Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

533 We Have A Winner

(Winona)

"To be fair," River says, "we didn't know why we were coming. Gus just said to meet some cool people."

"And hang out with some kids," Kit adds. "Mission accomplished."

I stiffen and I'm not sure whether to yell at Gus or just accept defeat.

"They're great!" Bobby exclaimed, looking up from the Switch. "Kit knows all the cool games. He's way better than you, Dad." "Thanks, son," Jayden mutters dryly.

"And River's an artist!" Abbey adds, holding up the sketch-a surprisingly detailed picture of Abbey wearing a glittery crown.

"It's beautiful!" I say, surprised.

"Thanks," River answers. "Your kids are pretty inspiring."

"They've been telling us all about their adventures in Europe," Kit looks genuinely amazed. "They've seen more of the world than we have. We love to travel. But funds are an issue. We find private gigs more profitable than formal teaching jobs. And less... regimented." "With all due respect, you might not be ready for the chaos these four cause."

River nods. "I come from a big family. Seven siblings. And Kit here has five. We thrive on chaos."

"Big families," Gus said with a wink. "Perfect for this one."

I'm not going to be swayed that easily. "Plus, Jayden and I have very busy lifestyles. It would need to be live-in the vast majority of the time... We can't have anyone who is going to jet across the world in twelve-months time."

"We don't have any other ties right now. Live in would be preferable," Kit adds.

us travelling with you at times?" River adds.

that makes a whole lot of

on his hip. "Come on, troops. Let's go break Pop

joke about that..." Jayden says with mock

head and grins. "What's he talking

The kids all giggle.

moment like that with Gus.

they feel like

a small smile. "Alright. Let's talk inside. Gus, don't

kitchen to chat with Kit and River, I can't help but think Gus

used to run a summer camp for underprivileged

way. And they're brutally honest, which keeps you humble.

down and hand it to River. I

gardening and his cat. Abbey loves crafting, being adventurous, cooking and Sarah? Well... Sarah's Sarah. She wants

I'm all over gaming. You name it-Minecraft, Fortnite, Mario Kart-I'm your guy. I've trained in cyber-safety too, especially concerning

grins. "Crafting?

about a million P*******t

storytelling. It really helps kids identify what's going on inside them.

for dealing

eye her carefully. "Send the emails. I think we can talk more. Anne here has trauma-based counselling qualifications focused on foster kids. She worked with me and my kids. Bobby and Sarah in particular. We've adopted them." River's eyes widen. "That's so

Anne puts her pen and pad on the table. "Why

a glance. That's

nannying?" I