Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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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."

lean forward,

get your confidence back, you know?" Her words are

Phillip. Actually, I'm not. But I am sorry he hurt you. I'm sorry my mother

do with that."

find out now. 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 amazes me, her resolve unwavering even

haven't opened it. I'm not taking it. There's no way

I still haven't forgiven myself for doing long

an idea. The thought

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can I go play? Abby's

on the cheek, savoring the simple joy of this moment. "Just go through that door."

to be an office,

excitement on her face. We can hear her saying wow and telling Puppy all about his new friends. The sound brings a

I like that.

go be in Santa Monica, my best chance at convincing those shareholders

stage a hostile takeover of your own? Winona's eyes widen, a mix of

and

will that

has taught me anything it's patience and endurance. Anyway, Santa Monica beach will be amazing." I try to inject some optimism, though

with me." The words slip out before I

Her reaction is immediate,

be amazing for her. She doesn't need

to start

"Schools are there too."

you think this

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

you. Thank you for keeping her safe and raising her out of all the toxicity. I'm not letting my mother interfere anymore. I'm holding

to have me and

Ashlyn, and the baby. You can't just