Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband

(Winona)

The first thing I feel is exhaustion-a bone-deep, crushing weight that makes it nearly impossible to move. My body aches everywhere, like I've been run over by a truck. My head pounds, and my throat feels dry, but I force my eyes open, blinking against the soft light.

"Mommy?" A small voice breaks through the fog, hesitant but hopeful.

I blink again, and there she is. Abby, her little face framed by messy pigtails, her big blue eyes filled with worry. "Abby," I rasp, my voice barely audible.

Her face lights up, and she leans in close, clutching the edge of the bed. "You're awake!" she exclaims, her voice trembling with relief. "I missed you so much, Mommy!"Material © of NôvelDrama.Org.

I try to lift my hand, but it feels like lead. Instead, I manage a weak smile. "I missed you too, sweetie," I whisper.

"Alright, sweetheart, let's give Mommy a little space," Anne's calm voice comes from somewhere nearby. "Glad you're back with us, Winona."

Abby shakes her head fiercely. "No! I want to stay with Mommy!"

"It's okay," I say softly, trying to reassure her. "I just need a little rest. I'll be here when you come back."

Abby hesitates, her lip trembling, but Anne gently takes her hand, coaxing her away. "Come on, let's give your brothers and sister some Mom time too. Then we can come see her after the doctors have checked her, ok?" I catch sight of Sarah and Bobby hovering near the end of the bed.

Sarah clutches her sketchpad, her expression anxious, while Bobby looks like he's trying to be brave. "Mom?" he asks, his voice low. "Are you okay?"

"I will be," I whisper, though my throat burns with every word. "Come here."

Sarah is the first to move, placing her small hand on mine. "We were really worried," she says quietly, her voice trembling. "But Dad let us stay with you." Bobby steps closer. "Hi Mom,"

"Hi Bobby," I manage, my voice breaking.

"Alright, you three," Anne says gently. "Let's give Mommy some time to rest. You can come back later."

They nod reluctantly, and Anne ushers them out. My heart aches as I watch them go. They look so much older than they did just a few days ago.

Jayden steps into view, holding Henry, who's babbling happily. "Hey, sleepyhead," he says, his voice soft. "We've all missed you."

Henry squirms in his arms, reaching for me, his little face lighting up.

I manage a small smile, lifting my hand just enough to brush against his chubby cheek. "Hi, my little man," I whisper.

Jayden leans down, letting Henry snuggle into my side for a moment before pulling him back. "Let's let Mommy rest, buddy. She needs to get her strength back." Cass and Lisa appear next, their faces a mix of relief and concern. "Well, look who decided to join the land of the living," Lisa quips, though her voice wavers slightly. Cass steps closer, her hand brushing mine. "You scared the crap out of us, Sis. Don't do that again, okay?"

"I'll try not to," I say weakly, though a small smile tugs at my lips.

Jayden hesitates, his gaze fixed on me. "I'll be back in a minute," he says, his voice low. He kisses my forehead gently before stepping out with Henry.

The room quiets as the others

follow, leaving just me, Cass, and Lisa. Cass pulls up a chair, her hand never leaving mine. "How are you feeling, really?" she asks, her voice soft.

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"Tired," I admit, my throat tightening. "And sore. But... the baby. I need to know if the baby's okay."

Lisa frowns, exchanging a glance with Cass. "Maybe you should wait," she says carefully. "You just woke up. The doctors said—"

"I don't care," I cut her off, my voice trembling but firm. "I need to know. Please."

Cass squeezes my hand. "Okay," she says quietly. "We'll make sure you get answers."

Jayden return's, his expression guarded. "The doctors want you to rest a bit more first before an ultrasound," he says, his voice gentle but firm. "They're worried about your blood pressure. It's been spiking. You've been through a

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"I need to know, Jayden."

His jaw tightens, and he pulls up a chair beside me, taking my hand. "We tried using a Doppler the first day," he says quietly.

A pain sears through my head and I'm going to be sick. "I need to vomit." I say weakly.

Jayden quickly hands me a

cardboard bowl and I try but there's

nothing in there to come up.

"Water..." I rasp. Its cool wetnes's is a tonic as I take a tiny sip. "I think...I'm okay now..."

"We couldn't pick up a heartbeat. That doesn't mean anything-they said it's common at this stage-but I wanted you to be awake before we did anything more." Tears prick at my eyes, and I grip his hand tightly. "Thank you," I whisper. "I need to hear it for myself. As soon as possible."

Jayden exhales slowly, his thumb brushing over my knuckles. "I'll let Dr. Harris know."

Cass stands, giving my shoulder a squeeze. "We're here for you," she says firmly. "No matter what."

Lisa nods, her usual sass replaced with quiet determination. "We've got you, Winona."

Jayden leans in, his voice steady. "Okay. Let's do this."

I close my eyes; I rest my hand on my stomach.

"Please," I whisper. "Please be okay."