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Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband novel Chapter 27

27 That Was Close 

(Winona

Winona! How is Abby?Phillip is rushing up to me and jump back from Jayden and hug Phillip. That was a close call. I feel if I’d ended up in Jayden’s arms, wild horses couldn’t have dragged me back out again

Phillip, our girl is stable. She’s a fighter. The doctor is coming soon to speak with us

I’m sorry I wasn’t with her.” 

I’m the one who should be sorry,I sob into his shoulder. I can’t keep working these hours. I have a daughter and family to be with.” 

Don’t be sorry, Winona. You came here for me. To give me the chance of a lifetime. I’m the one who’s sorry.Phillip rubs my back as he hugs me

No matter why I’m here, I should not have been working like I didn’t have a child at home who needs me.” 

Let’s talk about that later. Right now, it’s no one’s fault. All we need to do is get Abby well.” 

I nod. I hope the doctor is here soon. They are doing more tests. I almost died when I saw our angel hooked up to those machines. Why? Why does such an innocent little girl have to have this happen?” 

Come on. You need to stay calm for her. Let’s see what the doctor has to say. Let’s sit down again.” 

Phillip guides me to the seat and shakes hands with Jayden. Thanks for your help.” 

No problem.” 

Then my old doctor comes in and sees us all. He walks up to me

I was wondering if it was the same Winona. Not a name you hear often. I see you and Jayden finally had another baby.” 

I stare at him. Um no. Jayden and I are no longer married. He’s here as aahhh,I stammer

I’m here as a friend, Doctor Green. Now can you please tell Winona and Phillip about their daughter.” 

Oh, forgive my assumption. Winona, Abby has a heart defect. This isn’t uncommon in adults but at this young age it is very rare.” 

A heart defect? How?” 

Something she was born with but generally it would develop later in life.” 

Why has it never been picked up before now? We have regular checkups.This is unbelievable

The symptoms are often mistaken as normal things: tiredness, being irritable, no appetite. Not anything you’d worry about unless it was long term.” 

I go to ask if it can be fixed but the words choke inside me, and the tears keep flowing

Doctor Green. Is this something you can fix?” Phillip asks the question and I almost want to block my ears in case the answer is no

There’s a better than average chance. I can tell you we will do everything in our power. Abby will need 

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operations and specialized recovery treatment. She has youth on her side. But I must mention, this won’t be cheap.” 

I have top cover and money set aside. Do whatever you need to.I feel a little better now knowing she has a good chance even though there is a long road ahead

I’ll get you to sign the paperwork, and we’ll take her straight through to surgery.” 

Thanks Dr. Green.” 

I know you said you have insurance and money set aside, but operations will be ongoing and it may end up in Abby needing a heart transplant. She will need the best of care and a calm environment.” 

I understand.” 

You know the Brennan Wing is set aside for that type of care. You could stay with her in a family unitbut the cost is a lot more substantial in the long term. Perhaps you could speak with Mr. Brennan” 

My mind races. This is the east wing that the Brennan family donated to build and still donates to keep it running. Generally reserved for the higher echelons of the rich. Abby could be in there for free if Jayden was listed as her father

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