Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

11 Bringing down the house

11 Bringing down the house (Winona)

I turn around. My heart is pounding and I'm trying to concentrate on keeping my breathing even. It's unbelievable that I'm even here, about to be civil to these two. I'd never have thought it possible two weeks ago.

I steel myself, paste a smile on my face and turn.

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Jayden is standing there smiling and he looks amazing in his tuxedo with Ashlyn by his side. They look perfect together, just like Jayden and I had looked perfect together at our senior prom. The night we'd finally made love for the first time.

He was older now but no less sexy. Definitely more sexy than ever. Not that I had any right or need to notice. But deep inside, the sight of him still affected me like he always had. We should be a happy family right now instead of this absolute mess. But I can't dwell on that fact. I smile at Ashlyn, clinging to Jayden's arm.

She's wearing an off-the-shoulder red dress that hugs her super-slim body tightly. I wore that exact same style and shade to senior prom. She'd helped me pick it out. But it's what she's wearing around her neck that makes me want to throw up.

The diamond necklace Jayden bought me for graduation. Of course, he wouldn't remember it. But Ashlyn. knows exactly what she's doing. She's unbelievable. She has him, why rub it in my face? I swear this woman is a few sandwiches short of a picnic.

I just can't understand why she can't just leave it alone. Her jealousy is next level. Surely Jayden can see what she's like. If he ever got his memories back, he'd know for sure how manipulated he is.

I'm not going to give her the satisfaction of mentioning it and having her think I notice or care about her choice of dress or jewelry.

Instead, I smile. "There you two are! This night is so fantastic. It's good to be back really. I don't know why I waited so long." Okay, so maybe that was a little immature but what the hell. "Jayden, thanks for the welcome party, Phillip is a bit late but on the way." "You look stunning. Winona." Jayden says, and his eyes look a little distant for a second.

My mind flashes back to the way he'd danced slowly with me at prom. Holding me so close and murmuring in my ear...

"You look stunning, my darling." He nuzzled my ear and we melted into each other with a magical kiss. Red is your color. The color of molten lava, which is how hot I am for you right now."

we'd spend the rest of our lives together at that moment. I whispered into his ear, "your tux looks great too, can't wait to

and nuzzled my neck. "Hey, that's supposed to be my line! Let's get out

voice drags me back to

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My goodness, it's been so long. Welcome back," she says with fake sincerity while making her

Bringing down

play these stupid games. "Ashlyn. You two look amazing. Great to see you

think my darling?" she asks Jayden but he isn't listening, he's staring over my shoulder. "Darling?" Ashlyn repeats and

at her, "oh, sure thing. Love

he's even heard the conversation and I look behind me to see what Jayden was staring

his very tailored tuxedo that shows every outline of his

little fun in that case. Show Ashlyn how little I care about what she has

leans in and kisses my cheek and I link my arm through his.

I've been playing catch up with

Brennan, thanks for the party. We

Jayden when we're not in

to meet you, Ashlyn." Phillip

open-mouthed at Phillip because he's really cover-model perfect. This is my

Lance, this is Philip. A partner in the firm I started and have

Ashlyn looked relieved or suspicious. Jayden's mouth drops open a little. But Phillip didn't miss a beat and went along with me. "We're both happy to be here.

shook his hand and gave him a small hug. "So wonderful to meet you, Phillip. I hope we get to know

"Glad to have you on board. Are you

"Basketball. Lakers."

Lakers man too. We're going to get along fine. We should go catch the