Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband novel Chapter 536

(Winona)

“You built an entire house in a day?” I call as I approach this fully-fledged construction site.

Jayden turns showing his sexy grin. “Not a house. A self-contained unit. Well, two put together, actually.”

I stare at him, then at the building. “Jayden, this isn’t a unit. This is definitely a house.”

He shrugs. “Semantics. Just the services need connecting by the contractors and it’s livable. We got lucky hooking in the plumbing and running the power in.”

I plant my hands on my hips. “Fast-tracking like this must have cost a fortune.”

“It’s an investment,” he says easily. “It adds value to the property, it gives Kit and River privacy, and it makes sure we don’t lose good nannies because they don’t have their own space.”

I exhale, running a hand through my hair. “You didn’t have to go this hard, Jayden.”

He steps closer, cupping my cheek. “You know me, babe, I always go hard.” He gives me a cheeky wink.

“Lord, can you not, right now.” I laugh.

“Anyway, it’s done. For my family. For you. No amount of money or time matters.”

My heart clenches, and I let out a soft sigh, leaning into his touch. “Thank you.”

Jayden’s gaze softens before he pulls away. “Come on, let me give you the tour.”

We walk up the steps and into the doorway where the workers are finishing up the interior.

The space is modern but cozy, with open-plan living, a sleek kitchen and living area, an office space, a bathroom and two large bedrooms. One of them ensuited.

I raise an eyebrow. “Two bedrooms?”

Jayden shrugs. “Maybe they want guests. Maybe one of them snores. Who knows?”

“You really thought of everything.”

He wraps an arm around my waist, adding a kiss to my temple. “Always. But how about you? You did awesome today. I’m very proud of you.”

“It was pretty amazing,” I agree. “It wasn’t easy, but we got there.”

“I’m pleased for you and I’ll be hoping the same happens for me in Brussels. We’ve hit a few snags with the estate becoming a training facility. Red tape. But hopefully I can get that over the line.”

“You will. You’ll find a way to get it done.”

“It’s going to be strange being back there without you and the kids.”

“I’m sure the estate staff will see to your every need. Plus, you can go annoy Cass if you get bored.”

“But…I won’t have you to come home to. That really sucks.”

“It does. For both of us. But at least I have the kids here. You’ll be alone. Promise me you won’t get too caught up in work. I want you to go and do other things too.”

“I will. And I think we can have some regular ‘meet in the middle’ trips that won’t be too long flying for either of us.”

“Don’t forget our non-negotiable video chat.”

“Yes, what time suits you best for that?”

“I think before they settle for bed is best. It’s way too busy over dinner time and the bath routine.”

“Okay, so let’s set it for seven-thirty in the evening, your time,” Jayden decides.

River waves a hand. “This. Business empires while still being ridiculously in love and kids. You make it look... effortless.”

I shake my head. “Oh, trust me. It’s not. Just do an online search if you want to see all the bullshit that we had to get here. Now we just choose each other every day. But it has not been anywhere close to easy.”

Jayden squeezes my waist. “But it’s worth it.”

A truck pulls up near the construction site. “That will be our furniture and décor.” River jumps up and down and claps her hands.

Jayden sighs, checking his watch. “I need to head inside to pack and make my wife a cup of tea before the witching hour of pre-dinner begins.”

“Oh, you poor baby. Let me come help with that,” I tease him. “You guys okay to set up your stuff?”

“We sure are. Can’t wait.” Kit gives us a grin and I can see the appreciation in his eyes.

Something tells me that these two have had a hard time getting here too.

“Join us for dinner later. The kids will be excited to know you’re here to stay.” Jayden calls back to them as we go outside and head over to our front verandah.

“That’s quite a walk.”

“Yes, they have some distance. I’ll get Bobby to help map them out a yard and garden. He’ll enjoy that.”

“He really will.” My chest tightens as it hits me. His flight is tomorrow morning.

Jayden leans down, pressing a slow, lingering kiss to my lips. “One more night,” he murmurs.

“One more night,” I echo.

Tomorrow, everything changes.