Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband novel Chapter 308

308 Morning After 

(Jayden) 

I blink, adjusting to the light as I wake, feeling Winona’s body curled up against mine, her head resting on my chest. The quiet of the morning wraps around us. 

It’s one of those rare moments of peace. The kids are still asleep, no wonder. It was a night ending in wedding cake and ice cream. But for the first time in what feels like forever, there’s no rush, no tension. 

Just us. 

Winona stirs, her fingers brushing lazily over my skin. “Morning, Mr. Brennan,” she murmurs, her voice heavy with sleep 

I grin, tightening my arm around her. “Morning. Mrs. Brennan. How’re you feeling?” 

She lets out a soft laugh, lifting her head slightly to meet my eyes. “Like I got hit by a truck, in the best way 

I 

possible.” 

Last night flashes through my mind, the night we shared. Passion, relief, and love all rolled into one. I can’t help but smile. “You looked incredible yesterday. But you look even better now.” 

Winona rolls her eyes playfully. “Yeah I bet my bed hair and panda eyes are killer.” 

“Never more beautiful,” I say, my grin widening as I run my hand down her back. 

We lie there in silence for a while, both of us soaking in the quiet before the chaos of our new life hits. I know this peace won’t last forever, especially with all that’s on the horizon. 

The thought of Nexus Global and what’s waiting for me across the ocean creeps into my mind, uninvited, I push it away, wanting to enjoy this moment for as long as I can, but my phone buzzes on the nightstand, breaking the spell. 

I glance at the screen, seeing a name I can’t ignore, It’s one of the European team members from Nexus Global, Hugo Devereux. He will now be my personal assistant and advisor as he was with Gus. 

He doesn’t pull any punches, so I’ve come to find out. 

Winona notices, her head lifting slightly. “Work?” 

I nod, rubbing the back of my neck. “Yeah, just… give me a minute.” 

She rolls off me, sitting up in bed as I grab the phone and slip out from under the sheets. I pull on a robe and step out onto the balcony, closing the door softly behind me. 

-I answer the call as soon as I step outside, the cool morning air hitting me like a wake–up slap. “Hugo,” I 

say, trying to keep my voice low. “What’s going on?” 

“Jayden,” Hugo’s voice is clipped, straight to the point. “We need you here. There’s a situation that requires your immediate attention. This can’t wait.” 

I rub my hand over my face, my muscles already tensing. “I just got married yesterday, Hugo. Surely this can wait a few days? 

“No,” he says firmly. “It can’t. You’re the new head of Nexus Global now, and there are certain matters that 

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require your presence. The board has scheduled meetings. You need to be in Europe by the end of the 

week.” 

End of the week. That’s when Henry’s supposed to come home. 

I close my eyes, trying to figure out how I’m going to juggle this. There’s no way Winona’s going to be okay with me leaving so soon after the wedding, especially with Henry coming home. 

“Look, I understand the urgency, but I need a little more time,” I say, my voice tight. “My infant son, born prematurely, is due to come home. I’m not leaving for Europe yet.” 

“Family stuff is important, yes,” Hugo says, his tone softening just a little. “But this is Nexus Global. You knew what you were stepping into when you took over.” 

“Actually, I had no clue. And I won’t be there for another week, Hugo. Deal with it.” I refuse to be bullied into leaving earlier. It’s bad enough that I’ll have to leave my family behind as it is. 

“Nexus Global needs your full attention-” 

“I don’t give a fuck, Hugo. My son needs my full attention. I will be selling Nexus Global, so you need to handle things until I get there. The situation with Gus is not my doing. Sort it out with him.” 

I disconnect the call. 

I step back inside, leaning against the doorframe as I watch her. She’s half sitting up now, her eyes meeting mine, and I can see the curiosity there. 

“Everything okay?” she asks, her voice soft, but I can tell she senses something’s off 

I run a hand through my hair, walking back to the bed and sitting down beside her. “Winona, I need to tell you something” 

She sits up fully now, her expression shifting into something more serious. “What is it?” 

I take a deep breath, forcing the words out. “I have to go to Europe on our original planned date.” 

Her brows knit together in confusion. “What do you mean? Henry will have only been home a few days.”