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."

were high school sweethearts. His mother never liked me. I come from the wrong background

"Her loss."

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 the

to either Lisa or Lance since I left three years ago.

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ride or die. I walked away

me guess. Jayden is the

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had the money and connections to do it. So, I

rich background too. Ashlyn and I used to be like sisters. But I suspect her copying me in everything came from a much darker place now. She wanted Jayden all along." "Right, but

"We o

to try and start a family with me. I'd lost a baby and found I had severe endometriosis.

way I'm giving her up.

something. What happened to you

on our way back from Vegas. I was in a coma for a year. Lisa helped me get well. I was

in my

drink. Take a breath. You're okay now." Phillip

deep and slow. "Jayden had no memory of me at 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

him I'd tricked him into marriage for his money and he said he

"What proof?"

But I couldn't convince him otherwise. He demanded a divorce so he

here they are, still not married. I'm still not sure I get what

so consumed by jealousy, and she lives in fear his

attacking

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 remember that though."

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see why I take her

"Wait, she's threatened you?"