Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 59

59 Come With Me

(Jayden)

I pat her on the head. "I'm okay, Abby. I'm glad you're here though." Her small smile lights up a part of me that's been dark for too long.

"I thought she might cheer you up. We were at the park, Winona says, her voice soft but tinged with

concern.

"Come in. I was just thinking about something" My voice comes out strained, barely masking the turmoil roiling within me.

"Are you okay? I mean, that was unbelievable really. I think we all need to lick our wounds for a while." Winona says.

"I'm angry." We walk into the lounge area, the weight of the day pressing down on us. I sit and pull Abby up onto my lap, her warmth a temporary balm to my frayed nerves. "With Gus?"

"With myself." I sigh, running a hand through my hair, feeling the frustration build.

"You can't blame yourself for what he's done. What everyone around you has done." Winona's voice is soothing, but it doesn't reach the core of my guilt

"I dropped the ball with Brennan Industries. Gus is right. I'm not in a position to be running that company. I know that now." The admission feels like a knife twisting in my gut, sharp and unrelenting.

"You're just going to walk away?" Winona's eyes widen, a flicker of disbelief crossing her face.

"No way." I smile, a determined edge creeping into my voice. "I'm going to get my company back."

Winona smiles, and it's like the first ray of sunshine breaking through a storm. "What?" I ask, caught off guard by her sudden shift in mood.

"That's the very first time since I've been back that you sounded like you used to be, before the accident."

a good thing?" I lean forward, my heart pounding in

know?" Her words are a

not. But I am sorry he hurt you. I'm

do with that."

I'm very hurt and betrayed but I can focus on Abby. She's what's important, getting her health back on track for her future." Winona's strength

weary gesture. "I haven't opened it. I'm not taking it. There's no way I can

haven't forgiven myself for doing long hours

an idea. The thought strikes me, sudden

+25 BONUS

can I go play? Abby's innocent voice breaks

the simple joy of this moment. "Just go through that door." I point at the room

an office,

excitement on her face. We can hear her saying wow and telling Puppy all

like that. "So,

Monica, my best chance at convincing those shareholders to sell

your own? Winona's

do, and I

long will that

patience and endurance. Anyway, Santa Monica beach will be amazing." I try to inject some optimism,

The words slip out before I can think

reaction is

Abby needs the sun and fresh air. The beach would be amazing for her. She doesn't need an operation for six months. We have that

to start

"Schools are there too."

why you think this is a

I'm nowhere near ready to be in any relationship, not after finding out about Ashlyn and Lance. But the relationship I'd like to foster is with Abby. I've missed so much." The plea is raw, my need to connect with my daughter outweighing everything else. Winona looks a little sad, her eyes reflecting a pain I wish I could erase. "I'm

I'm not letting my mother interfere anymore. I'm holding

needs help, and if she wants to have me and my children in

baby. You can't just