Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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21 Fighting Back!

21 Fighting Back! (Winona)

I grip the official adoption papers in my hand. Finally. Phillip is now legally her father and listed on her birth certificate. My heart is hammering. I'm so happy and relieved. Now, no one can make it any different without lawyers and a courtroom. I don't have to hide my daughter anymore. When I feel Jayden is ready. I will tell him the truth. But for now, I want to at least keep Judy off balance. Hopefully the good news will continue and Abby will be accepted into the preschool. My cell phone rings and it's a local number. I answer, "Hello, Winona Nolan speaking."

"Hi, Winona. This is Marion Gregory from Johnstone Academy calling.

"Oh, Hi Mrs. Gregory," I say cheerfully.

"I'm very sorry. But we've gone over Abby's information and I'm afraid she's not suited for our academy."

"Not suited? Is there any particular reason? I mean the fees are not a problem and we live in the area."

"I'm sorry ma'am. We don't discuss the exact details. But you understand we have many applications, so the competition is very strong. The Parents and Friends committee has the deciding vote. I hope you have a nice day." Then she disconnects the call.

Abby is very bright and artistic; she was accepted in the best preschool in our hometown. Also, in the interview at Johnstone Academy they were talking as if we'd already been accepted. After that we'd even had a meet and greet with Abby attending for a half day with Phillip and ĺ there.

I don't believe it's because the school has too many numbers. Wait, the Parents and Friends.. I get online and search up the school and committee. No familiar names there. Then I see a list of the school's benefactors. Judy Brennan. That cow!

influenced this decision somehow. I certainly intend to find out if she's back from

not surprised to see Judy waiting at my office door. "Guess

know you have a daughter you've

worried. "I know you're a major supporter of Johnstone Academy as well," I glare at

"I think you know what I want to ask you about.

to do." I

"You aren't coming here and wrecking Jayden's life with

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Jayden. If I wanted to

just stands there and taps her

is just next door and

Judy with his huge smile and holds out his hand. "You must be Mrs. Brennan. Hi, I'm Philip, Winona's partner. I'm very pleased to meet you. I've heard a lot about how well you ran this company while Jayden was on a leave

me. He's almost irresistible when he switches on the charm like that and I smile at the way he's swooped in to attempt to stop Judy from

pick up on the line he's throwing me immediately. The official letter of the adoption was already opened, so he must have read it before me. He often goes through the mail before I do as I fall into bed late most nights and check my mail

grassroots level. Something Jayden and I never did. We often argued over the little things

on fire and

Darling. You left early this morning." I greet him. I told Abby you'd call her at lunchtime as she was still asleep when you went." I walk around the desk and give him a kiss on the cheek.