Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband novel Chapter 217

217 The Decision 

(Winona) 

Every time I’ve been at this hospital it’s been in fear of the life of someone I love dearly. Abby, Jayden, Mom. 

Now, I’m walking back into that same uncertainty, but this time it’s about a life that hasn’t even begun yet. I see Jayden ahead, his tall frame standing rigid, his eyes focused on the floor. He looks like a man ready for battle, and in a way, he is, 

“Jayden,” I call out as I approach. His head snaps up, and the tension in his face softens just a bit when he sees me. 

“Winona,” he replies, his voice thick with emotions he’s trying to keep in check. He pulls me into a quick hug, his arms strong and protective around me. “Thanks for coming.” 

“Of course,” I say, leaning into him for just a moment, taking some of his strength for myself, “What’s the situation?” 

“They’re prepping Ashlyn for the emergency c–section,” he explains, his voice steady but laced with worry. 

I nod, trying to absorb the gravity of the situation. “Do they know if the baby will be okay?” 

He shakes his head. “They don’t know anything yet. The doctor said we have some time to decide if we want to be in the room during the delivery.” 

Jayden’s words hang in the air, and I feel a wave of uncertainty wash over me. Being in the room during the delivery… I don’t know if that’s where I should be. I mean, Ashlyn and I were anything but close. 

Is it right to be there when I know once the baby is out, they’ll be making an awful decision? 

Is it my place? 

“What do you think?” I ask, trying to gauge his feelings. 

7 want to be there,” he says without hesitation. “If something happens… I need to be there. I can’t let our baby come into this world alone. Or go out of it.” 

I swallow hard, my throat tightening. “I don’t know, Jayden. I want to support you, but… I’m scared. What if something goes wrong? What if what if you lose the baby? I’m not sure I can handle that.” 

He squeezes my hand. 

The nurse comes out and tells us the operating theater is held up for another thirty minutes but that they have the baby stabilized for now. 

“Let’s sit and wait till we’re called.” I say trying to put off the inevitable decision. “How did the board meeting go? Did you have enough time to tell them your decision?” 

Jayden says, “you won’t believe what just happened at the office. You really won’t.” 

I blink. “What do you mean?” Is he going to say he changed his mind about leaving? 

He lets out a breath, running a hand through his hair. “Greg’s secret family showed up.” 

#25 BONUS 

217 The BecINION 

I stare at him, not sure I heard him right. “What the actual hell are you talking about? Greg’s secret family? Like, from another marriage?” 

“From another marriage, another country, Cuba,” Jayden confirms, his expression still carrying the weight. of the surprise. “He had a wife and kids there. They came to the office this morning, saying they have proof–DNA proof–that they’re Greg’s family.” 

“Oh my God! Jayden! What did you do? What did you say to them?” 

He shrugs. “I gave them what is rightfully theirs.” 

“Wait! You gave them the company?” 

“Technically, it’s theirs anyway. I’m not even Greg’s son” 

“Do they have any experience?” 

“No idea. Not my circus, not my monkeys.” 

“And Judy?” 

“I gave her half my shares too. I do wish I could be a fly on the wall when she meets them.” He half smiles. 

I’m stunned.” 

“I’m free.” 

I shake my head, trying to process the information. “Why now? How long have they known? And why didn’t they come forward earlier?” 

Jayden sighs. “I don’t know. They didn’t even know Greg as Greg Brennan. Apparently, they had no idea who he really was until recently. Maria, the wife, said they were just as shocked as we are.” 

“How many kids?” 

“Four. The son isn’t much younger than me. Then three younger sisters.” 

“This is unbelievable.”