Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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39 One Bite At A Time (Winona)

The next morning, I came out of my bedroom early to go check on Abby. Phillip and I are actually engaged. I do need to pick out a ring, but we'll get to that soon.

We shared some laughs and a few more kisses last night and both went to our own rooms.

I'm not ready to take it to the next level yet. While I'm sending out a big message to everyone, as Judy wanted me too, I'm still not ready to be intimate. I sit beside Abby's bed and watch her sleep.

I silently pray we get the blood we need to get this operation done on Monday.

"Hey, morning. How was last night?" Anne is beside me with coffee.

"I asked Phillip to marry me. He said yes."

Abby moves her head and I nod towards the door indicating we should go out and talk.

In the lounge area Anne sits with her coffee. "Are you sure you aren't rushing it?"

I shrug. "Maybe. But I'm just doing everything afraid at this point. I don't believe in the one true love and soulmate stuff anymore. I've learned the hard way that life is about making choices. Now I'm making them to make sure Abby has all she needs." "That's all well and good if someone isn't manipulating the choices on you."

"Anne, I'm okay and Phillip and I will be okay. All I want to do is get Abby well. I just don't know what I'll do if she has all these operations and then still needs a transplant." I grip my coffee mug.

"How do you eat an elephant?" Anne asks and gets up to push my hair off my face and cup my cheek. Like she used to when things got overwhelming between my studies.

I nod. "One bite at a time."

"I'm going back to our townhouse for the week. If you need me, don't hesitate to call me. Of course I'll be back to visit Abby every day."

"Phillip and I have got this. I'm still working from home for now as we wrap up the consultancy."

you start

that. We have

to stay with Abby. That's great." I walk

I need to be

the door

out and standing there

can stay if

fine, Anne. Thanks

Bite

+25 BONUS

on your engagement," Anne adds

you're listening

Don't you

on,

me to get engaged or you won't get your blood

it's done, and you're

had

least invite me in for

sigh and stand back from the doorway. "Come in, Judy. Make yourself at home." I say with a thick

take mine strong with cream

"You've had the test?"

them I'd wait here with you for the

leave her alone in

something that might give me an edge. "I go make the coffee. It's about time you

her into

"I'm not sure...

Afraid you'll catch feelings? I'll be two minutes. She won't bite." I walk out the door before she has time to

trigger some emotion in her. I'm nervous while making coffee. She's alone with my daughter. The person who hates me most in the world is alone with my daughter. It's okay. Abby is her blood too. She won't do anything to hurt her. I pick up the mugs and walk back to Abby's room. I don't speak, I just stand behind watching. Judy is transfixed on Abby as she

hold my breath. I want to drop these mugs and rush between them because I don't know what she's about to do to her. But I steel myself to just keep watching. She touches her cheek, tracing it softly. Abby's gorgeous blue eyes pop open. Eyes exactly like Jayden's. For a few seconds they just stare at each other, and Judy quickly retracts her hand.