Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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13 Protecting What's Mine (Winona)

Back at my hotel suite, I kick off the high-heels and stretch my toes. I'm not sure where Judy was tonight but I certainly count it as a positive that she wasn't adding to that drama.

I'm certain her and Ashlyn are still working together against me. I just wish they'd all leave me alone to get on with my life. Coming back here was crazy. But Phillip deserved the break. He's worked so damn hard for our business. "Here, I got us some water. Are you hungry?"

"Thanks for the water. I think Anne has some food we can reheat later. Right now, I need to tell you a few

things."

He takes his suit coat off and unbutton cuffs and collar. "I see. It can wait if you want to eat now," he

offers.

"No. I need to tell you everything." I take a deep breath "Jayden Brennan is my ex-husband. We divorced just before I moved and started up my marketing business."

"I see. Well, that explains the daggered stares he sends when he thinks I'm not looking."

"What? Is he bothering you?" I didn't realize this was happening. Jayden has no right to be jealous but I can't say I'm disappointed.

"No. I'm good. Just something a guy notices with another guy. I thought he was sweet on you. Can't blame him really." Phillip smiles. "He's not made of wood."

I suck in breath. "Philip, I need to ask you a really big favor." I wring my hands together. "You can absolutely say no if you want."

"What? Other than pretending to be your 'partner in life?" he laughs.

I give a small smile. "Well, it's related to that actually... Can you adopt Abby as my domestic partner?" I blurt out before my nerves get the better of me and I back out. "What?" His eyes open wide.

I sigh. "There's a lot more to this story than Jayden being my ex."

"I have all night. Go ahead."

liked me. I come from the wrong background

"Her loss."

to each other. In fact, the four of us, including Lance and Lisa, always hung out together. Ashlyn is younger but she was around too." "Cool. They both seem pretty nice. Ashlyn on

spoken to either Lisa or Lance since

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walked away from everything.

is the father?" Phillip

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"But he can't know. Not yet. His mother threatened to take my baby away and she had the money and connections to do

used to be like sisters. But I suspect her copying me in everything came from

"We o

ready to walk away from all that money to try and start a family with me. I'd lost a baby and found I had severe endometriosis. The chances of me getting pregnant

she is and there's no way I'm giving her up. I may

I'm missing something. What happened to

I was in a coma for a year. Lisa helped me get well. I was shocked Jayden wasn't there with me.

can feel the tears in my eyes building as I relive the

a breath.

all. Nothing. Apparently, he knew we were married but he'd forgotten everything about how much we loved each other. When I came back, he was with Ashlyn and he denied ever being in love with

Ashlyn had convinced him I'd tricked him into marriage for his

"What proof?"

otherwise. He demanded a divorce so he could marry Ashlyn three

here they are, still not married. I'm still

consumed by jealousy, and she lives in fear

attacking her? That

She had on a dress almost identical to my prom dress she helped me choose and the necklace was a gift from Jayden to me when I graduated. He doesn't

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know right. So now you see why I take her

"Wait, she's threatened you?"