Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband novel Chapter 221

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221 Naming Our Son 

(Winona) 

A few hours later, Dr. Green pops in. The doctor’s face is calm, but she does look serious. Jayden and I stand on either side of our son, our hands still resting dently on his tiny form. 

The reality of what we’re facing is beginning to set in. 

“Congratulations on the birth of your son,” Dr. Harris says, her voice soft but serious. “He’s stable, but we need to be realistic about the challenges ahead.” 

“What kind of challenges?” Jayden asks. 

“He’s going to need tube feeding for a while,” Dr. Harris explains, her eyes meeting mine with a steadiness that I appreciate. “He’s very premature, and his organs are still developing. The next few weeks will be critical in determining his long–term health.” 

Jayden nods, he’s absorbing every word, every piece of information. “Will he be…? I mean, will he have any ongoing disability?” 

“There’s always a chance of health complications in the long term,” Dr. Harris continues. “We’ll be monitoring him closely.” 

I swallow hard, trying to keep my emotions in check. “What about his heart?” I ask, my voice barely above a whisper. Because the genetic heart problem Abby has might well affect the baby too. 

Dr. Harris hesitates, then nods. “Dr. Green, the pediatric cardiologist, will be monitoring him as well. He already knows your daughter’s condition and the genetic implications. He’ll be here shortly to discuss it with you.” 

“Oh, thank goodness. Dr. Green has done wonders for Abby.” 

“Of course, you understand, any surgery would be almost impossible on a baby this size. But these conditions often don’t present till later in life.” 

Jayden squeezes my hand. “Thanks for the information. It helps hearing the truth.” 

Just then, Dr. Green walks in, his familiar presence bringing a mix of comfort and dread. He’s been with us since Abby’s first surgery, and there’s no one I trust more with our children’s health. But that doesn’t make this any easier. 

“Jayden, Winona,” Dr. Green greets us with a nod. “Congratulations on the birth of your son.” 

“Thank you,” Jayden replies, his voice steady. “I’m pleased you’re involved with his care.” 

Dr. Green nods, his expression serious. “Given the family history, there’s a possibility that your son may have the same genetic heart defect as Abby.” 

“Understood,” Jayden says. 

“We’ll be monitoring him closely. The good news is that we’re aware of the possibility from the start, so we can be proactive in his care.” 

“Thanks, Dr. Green,” Jayden says, his voice filled with determination. “He’s a fighter. He’s already shown 

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us that.” 

Dr. Green nods, a small smile playing on his lips. “He is And he has a good chance. But we need to be prepared for a long journey ahead.” 

I nod, trying to steady my breathing. I want to shout my happiness that the baby is okay from the rooftops, but I have to temper that feeling with a horrible possibility he still might not make it. 

As Dr. Green leaves, Jayden turns to me, “we need to give him a namo,” he says, his voice gentle but sure. 

I smile, a small, weary smile, but one filled with love. “Yes, we do. Do you have any ideas?” 

“I want us to choose it together,” he says, his fingers resting on our son’s tiny chest. “This is our family, our future. Let’s make it a name that means something positive and good.” 

“In that case it won’t be Greg or Gus.” 

Jayden smiles at my dark humor. “Or Steve.” 

“I guess we have a start on what not to name him.” 

I look down at our son, so small, so fragile, but fighting to stay with us. This is our child, our miracle, and he deserves a name that reflects the love and strength that brought him into this world. 

“What was Ashlyn’s father’s name? I didn’t know him for long, but I remember him as a nice man. Happy, funny, and he loved her so much. Took her fishing and camping. She changed a lot after he passed away. So did her mother.” 

“Oh, hey, you might be onto something. He was very down–to–earth I remember. He used to come to Mother’s dinner parties. Actually, he did a great job of not being anything like that crowd.” 

‘I can see Jayden’s mind working overtime. “It was an old–fashioned name.” 

“I can’t for the life of me remember.” My mind is blank, “I can see him in my mind and I’ll know it if you say 

it.” 

“Wait… it’s on the tip of my tongue.” Jayden says excitedly. “Henry! That’s it. Henry.” 

He smiles at me and then focuses back on the baby. 

“Henry Brennan. That has a nice ring to it,” I say. 

“It does.” 

“What about a middle name?” I ask. 

“I don’t have one. Do we need one?” 

I shrug. “It’s up to you. I can live without it.” 

“Same. Less fuss.” 

“Okay then. Welcome to the world, Henry Brennan.” I say with pride. “You are very loved:” 

“I think Ashlyn will appreciate his name. 

“She sure will. I know that the hard part is yet to come, Jayden. I guess you’ll need to go see her mom and speak to her about what happens next.” 

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