Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband

(Winona)

The private first-class lounge is quiet except for the staff. We bought out all of first-class seats for privacy and space to move around. With my entourage of medics, nanny and security, we need all the space we can get.

The kids sit on the plush chairs, their legs swinging as they clutch their backpacks. Abby has her favorite stuffed puppy tucked under her arm, its floppy ears trailing as she drags it along the floor. She hasn't let go of it since we left the cottage.

I know this is hard on them. Even with the secret we are all keeping, leaving is going to be incredibly hard. We may be back to Brussels sometime but I don't know if we'll be back with the same family dynamic we started to build here. Jayden is striding along the floor towards the private lounge door. He's dressed impeccably, as always, his broad shoulders rigid. He's trying to hold it together, I can tell, and I know this isn't easy for him. "Daddy!" Abby squeals, breaking the silence as she rushes toward him.

Jayden crouches, catching her in his arms and holding her tightly. "Hey, sweetie," he says, his voice soft in a way that makes my heart ache.

Bobby and Sarah follow, and soon he's surrounded, their arms wrapped around him. I hang back, giving them the space they need, though every part of me aches to be part of that hug.

Lisa stays beside me, her hand resting lightly on my shoulder. Cass pats my arm briefly as well.

Abby buries her face in Jayden's neck. "I don't want to go, Daddy. Please don't make us go!"

He tightens his hold on her, his voice soothing but firm. "Abby, I'll see you again soon. I'll call every day, and I'll come visit."

"But I want you to come with us!" she sobs, her grip tightening around his neck. "I want us to live together again."

"I know, sweetheart. I want that too," he murmurs, his voice thick with emotion. "But right now, this is what's best for everyone. You're going to have such a good time with Mommy and your brothers and sister." Bobby steps closer, his face determined but his lip trembling. "You promise you'll call every day?"

Jayden places a hand on Bobby's shoulder. "Every single day. And you can call me too, anytime. I'm just a phone call away."

Sarah leans against him, silent tears running down her cheeks. Jayden gives her a massive cuddle and wipes the tears off her cheeks. "You got this, my big girl. Help Mommy, okay. Hug Nanny Anne for me." "I will, Dad."

Henry squirms in my arms and walk over now and Jayden takes him. "You all ready?"

"Ready as I'll ever be." I say with a small smile.

"I hate this," Bobby says, his fists clenched.

"I know, buddy," Jayden says gently. "I hate it too. But you're the man of the house now, okay? Take care of everyone for me. And you better not forget to call me.""

Bobby nods, his jaw tightening as he swipes at his eyes.

The nanny for our trip steps forward, "It's time to board the kids," she says softly. "Come on, come choose your favorite seats and I think the pilot might let you see in the cockpit. You can see how he flies the plane." Jayden presses one last kiss to Abby's forehead before setting her down. "Go on, Abby. I'll see you soon. Be good for Mommy and help take care of Henry."

Cass hugs them all one last time

and tells them to have fun. I'd told

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Jayden all about her story over text last night He said he'd been spending time with Judy, and he thought it was all going according to plan. But he wasn't sure how long it was all going to take.

That worries me. The longer she has her claws in him, the more I worry he might really believe her words again. No one knows how to get inside his head like she does.

Abby hesitates, clutching Puppy tighter, but Bobby takes her hand. "Come on, Abby," he says, his voice steady despite the tears glistening in his eyes.

The kids follow the nanny

reluctantly, Abby glancing back over

her shoulder every few steps. My heart feels like it's being wrenched apart as I watch them disappear through the door. "Aunt Lisa and I will be there soon."

Jayden takes a deep breath, turning to face me. He cradles Henry, his strong hands impossibly gentle. "You've gotten so big," he murmurs, his thumb brushing over Henry's cheek. "Be good for your mom, okay?" Henry babbles, grabbing at Jayden's collar. Jayden chuckles softly, pressing a kiss to the baby's forehead. Lisa steps forward, her arms crossed. "Have you heard from Lance? He went back to London day before last." Jayden's expression hardens instantly. "No, and I don't want to."

"Jayden, he's so broken, you should at least try and forgive him. He's stood by you through all your crap. Give him a break..."

"He and Winona crossed a line," Jayden says coldly, his voice sharp enough to make me flinch. "That's not something I can just forgive." Lisa opens her mouth to argue, but I cut her off. "Lisa, don't."

She looks at me, her eyes flashing with frustration, but she falls silent.NôvelDrama.Org: owner of this content.

Jayden hands Henry back to me. His gaze locks with mine for a moment, and I see the pain he's trying to mask.

"This is what's best," he says quietly. "You better go."

"Yes," I reply, my voice barely audible. "We need to board." I Look at him. "Take care, Jayden."

"You too, Winona. I'll be in touch."

The announcement for final boarding echoes through the lounge, breaking the heavy silence.

Jayden steps back, his hands sliding into his pockets. "Safe travels."

"Thanks," I say, my throat tight.

As we turn to leave, I glance back one last time. Jayden is still standing there, watching us go, his eyes betraying everything he won't say. This isn't the end. It can't be.

But for now, it's goodbye.