Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband

(Jayden)

Winona is staring at me like a deer in the headlights.

"Do we want to know the gender? Do you?" I ask her gently.

"I... I'm not sure. It makes this baby even more real than the heartbeat. If anything happens..."

I take her hand now wanting to help her emotional turmoil. I can't imagine how hard growing a baby inside you is if you then lose that baby. But I don't want her to regret anything if that does happen. "The baby is real."

"I know that."

"This is your choice. I'll support you. Under the circumstances, maybe knowing, naming and connecting with the baby is something you'd be thankful for, if the worst happens."

She stares at me and I can see the wheels turning in her head. "So, celebrate the baby now and focus on the positive...?"

"If we lose the baby are you going to feel better or worse if you never made that connection? Maybe you don't even have to decide right now."

"Oh, the ultrasound isn't needed for the gender. That is already stated in the prenatal blood testing when you gave a sample for DNA," the doctor says.

"Gender was not listed on the report I read," Winona states.

"It would have needed to be ticked off on the original request, so whoever did that has left it blank. It won't go on the results report but we do have that information," Dr. Klein explains. "Okay." Winona does some deep breathing and she closes her eyes for a minute.

Then she opens her eyes and I see a determination shining in them. "Let's find out. Let's name our baby and let them know how much we are looking forward to sharing our life with them. How welcome they will be." ""You're sure?"

"I'm positive. If anything happens and I miss this chance to already be the best mother I can be, I think that will play on my mind. The baby is real, and I am its mother. You are the father. That process doesn't just begin after the birth takes place." "I'm very happy with that decision." I squeeze her hand and let it go.

"Okay, Doctor. Tell us our baby's gender," Winona announces.

"Right, you are having a boy. Congratulations."

"A boy, wow! I mean, it doesn't matter but a boy is great." I say and Winona is smiling at me.

"I know right. A baby boy. That is amazing. Being healthy is the main thing, but being a boy is also awesome." Her smile is amazing.

"Okay, all done. Another scan for you as soon as you get to the States. I'll forward this report and anything else we have to your doctor."

"Thank you, Dr. Klein."

The nurse wipes over Winona's belly to remove the gel and they clean and reset the machine

"Thank you," I manage to say. "For your complete confidentiality and for your assistance today.

"This room is out of service for the rest of the morning. Take all the time you need." Dr. Klein says with a smile.

He and the nurse leave the room, giving us privacy. I steps closer, standing beside Winona as she sits up and straighten her clothing. Her eyes meet mine, and for a moment, neither of us speaks. "That was..." I start, then trails off.

"Incredible," she finishes, her voice barely audible. But the excitement is clear.

I nods, my gaze dropping to the floor. "Winona, I..." I feel like I need to say something about where we are in ou marriage, what this means for us.

"Don't," she interrupts. "Not here. Not now. We agreed to stick a pin in that subject."

My exhales, my shoulders relaxing slightly. "Okay. I was just worried I should say something."

"No. Right now, I just need to focus on the baby and the kids. Regardless

of why I'm going home, we are still

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separating. This won't be easy."

"That's true."

"Did you see Judy?"

I nod. "Last night."

""How was it?"

"Horrid but effective. I have her attention which means you don't."

"Okay, that's good. Just be careful."

"I will, and I know we're apart but I will be there for the kids. I promise."

"I know. Bobby is already so pumped about his phone and your calls and messages."

"Me too. It's so good having that connection to him."

Winona gets off the bed. "I can't help but feel that, even if indirectly, Judy has won by parting us again."

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"I'll shake it off. So.... A name for the baby? Our son..."

"It was hard enough with Henry," I say.

"Yeah, and neither of us have any decent in-laws to go with," she smiles.

"Shit no." I grin back.

"I don't know, all trying to pick names does is remind you of all the people you never liked in school." "Not just from school either."

"Maybe we pick our top choices and do a random pick."

"Okay, that is a plan. We'll take this week to put our choices in." I suggest and Winona nods.

"I'm dropping by the Nexus Global office to tell them all I'm leaving.

I don't have much time. Sorry, didn't realize they'd vacate a whole room for us all morning."

"Don't be sorry. I have dinner with Judy tonight, so I need to get back and look like I've never left."

She looks at me, and gives me an awkward hug.

I mean there's love there but there's also emotional distance. From both of us.

"I'll text you, tonight, after the dinner," I say, my tone measured.

"Make sure you do. I want to hear how it went."

"You... will be the first to know. Take care Winona," I place my hand over her abdomen. "Take care, son."

Her hand goes over mine. "We will."