Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband

(Winona)

Pulling into the farmhouse driveway, I spot Cass sitting on the porch steps, her duffel bag at her feet. She looks up when Lisa and I step out of the car, a smirk already forming. She gives us a wolf-whistle. "Look at you two," she calls out. "Business queens in the flesh."

Lisa tugs at her blazer. "Trust me, I'm getting changed right away. What a fucking disaster."noveldrama

I roll my eyes and stride up to Cass, pulling her into a tight hug. She smells like vanilla and cigarette smoke, a weird combination that somehow suits her.

"I've missed you, brat sister," I murmur, holding her for a beat longer than necessary because I know why she's here and it's already breaking my heart.

Cass pulls back with a grin. "Miss you too, boss sister. Seriously, what's with the corporate look? You two getting ready to take over the world or what?" "Something like that," I say, smoothing my blazer. "But I'll let Lisa fill you in when she's ready. So, I guess you're here to say goodbye?"

Cass nods. "Yeah. Viktor's got the flight all set. I'll be back to drowning in dishes and avoiding his overbearing ass soon enough."

"Working on becoming all you were meant to be, you mean."

"I hope I can make you proud."

"Cass, all you need to do is wake up in the morning to make me proud. No matter what you do in life. I'll always be proud to call you my little sister. You are an amazing woman, and I wasn't half the woman you are at your age." "I'm sure that's not true. You had a different life to me. I'm just grateful you came back into mine and stuck around."

"Cut it out. Neither of you is dying and at least two of us can afford private jets. So we can catch up anytime..." Lisa points out.

Before I can retort, the front door swings open, and Jayden steps out, Henry balanced on his hip. His expression shifts when he sees us, relief flickering in his eyes. "You're home."

Lisa pats my shoulder. "She's a national treasure, this one."

Jayden's gaze locks onto mine. "And Lisa? How are you? I mean, you must be absolutely rocked to the core."

"What don't I know?" Cass questions.

"Lance had an identical twin, and I met him today. Ended up in hospital because I fainted."

Cass gives a scream of disbelief. "Fuck. Off. A twin. No way!"

Lisa just nods.

"Look, let's fill you in on it all later. I think we all need dinner and to give Cass a proper goodbye."

"Yes. Let's leave the drama behind for now. I'd much rather talk about Cass, and Viktor, and Gabriel..." Lisa teases.

"Just scroll on, nothing to see here..." Cass grins.

Jayden chuckles. "Well it seems you three are back to normal." He steps down, pressing a quick kiss to my forehead before turning serious. "I need to talk to you."

I glance at Cass. "Meet you in the dining room. I'm sure Anne has worked her magic."

Jayden leads me a few steps away, his voice low. "I have to head back to Brussels in a week."

I nod, not surprised. "I figured as much."

His eyes search mine. "You okay with that?"

Am I okay? I actually think I am. "I've got my own packed schedule. Board meetings, events, press... We'll both be busy."

He studies me, "you're sure?"

"I'm sure."

He nods slowly, "Alright. I was

thinking we should start looking for a live-in nanny before I go. Anne's amazing and she deserves a life outside of wrangling our circusz Someone we can rely on and Anne can slot in when and as she feels she's needed."

I exhale. "You're right. We should vet a few options

don't want before you leave. I

to dump everything on

Anne I'd prefer to find someone together."

He relaxes slightly. "Good. And hey-maybe in a few months, we can all go back to Europe. The kids love it there. Just something to think about." I offer him a small smile. "Maybe."

Jayden studies me a moment longer

before Cass calls out, "Are you done with the secret married talk? Some of us have flights and dinner smells amazing."

Jayden laughs, and we walk back inside hand in hand.

Cass gives me a once-over. "Being business moguls suits you two. Power couple goals."

I tilt my head, studying her. "You ready for this trip?"

She hesitates, then shrugs. "Yeah. Europe's going to be home for a while, I guess."

Before I can respond, Abbey bolts into the dining room, her unruly dark curls bouncing as she charges straight for Aunt Cass. "You're leaving?"

Cass crouches to scoop her up. "Just for a little while, munchkin. But I'll visit."

Abbey's lip wobbles. "But who's gonna teach me how to make cookies?"

Cass grins. "I'll send you recipes. And video calls, okay? We'll bake together. Plus, I think Nanny Anne has got you covered."

Bobby and Sarah trail behind Abby and hug Cass from behind. "Don't forget us when you're a famous chef."

Cass ruffles his hair. "Like I could ever forget you, nerd."

Sarah hands Cass a tiny stuffed bear on a keychain. "For good luck."

Cass takes it solemnly and clips it on her duffel bag. "I'll take it everywhere."

I watch the exchange, warmth flooding my chest. Even with everything going on, this-this moment-is what matters.

Jayden squeezes my hand, and I glance at him. "We're doing okay, right?" I ask softly.

He smiles. "We are."

Cass finally sets Abbey down, nudging her toward me. "Alright, enough of the mushy stuff. Let's eat."

I nod, swallowing the lump in my throat. "Let's eat but you just come visit soon, okay?"

Cass smirks. "You'll be too busy running the world to miss me that much."

I laugh, but deep down, I know I will.