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."

that a good thing?" I lean forward,

you know?" Her words

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

do with that."

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

I'm not taking it.

myself for doing long hours before Abby fell

idea. The thought strikes me, sudden

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go play? Abby's

a whole playroom for you." I give her a kiss on the cheek, savoring the simple joy of this moment. "Just go through that door." I point at the room I've set up off the lounge

an office, now

hear her saying wow and telling Puppy all about his new

I like that.

be in Santa Monica, my best chance at convincing those

takeover of your own? Winona's eyes widen,

and

long will

family life has taught me anything it's patience and endurance. Anyway, Santa Monica beach will be

out before

reaction is immediate,

and fresh air. The beach would be amazing for her.

to start

"Schools are there too."

"Jayden, I get why you think this is a

I've missed so much." The plea is raw, my need to connect with my daughter outweighing everything else. Winona looks a

and raising her out of all the toxicity. I'm not letting

me and my children in her life,

the baby. You can't just leave