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."

good thing?" I lean forward, my heart

you know?" Her words are a lifeline,

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

do with that."

health back on track for her future." Winona's strength amazes me,

not taking it. There's no way

haven't forgiven myself for doing long hours before Abby

have an idea. The thought strikes me, sudden

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can I go play? Abby's innocent voice breaks the

a kiss on the cheek, savoring the simple joy of this moment. "Just go through that door." I point at

an office, now it's

her saying wow and telling Puppy all about his new friends. The sound brings a smile

again. I like that. "So, this

be in Santa Monica, my best chance at

want to stage a hostile takeover of your own? Winona's

do, and

long will that

patience and endurance. Anyway, Santa Monica beach will be amazing." I

me." The words slip out before I

No." Her reaction is immediate, her

sun and fresh air. The beach would be amazing for her. She doesn't need an operation

about to start

"Schools are there too."

confused, torn. "Jayden, I get why you think this is a

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

all the toxicity. I'm not letting my mother interfere anymore. I'm holding her responsible for me missing out on Abby's

and my children in her life,

and the baby. You can't just leave them