Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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62 Exactly What I need

(Winona)

"Winona! Come in. Take a seat," Gus says loudly as I inwardly wince.

I slowly sit across the desk in Jayden's office and remove my sunglasses, trying to gather my thoughts. The light feels harsh, stabbing into my already pounding head.

"Hard night?" Gus inquires, his tone a mix of curiosity and judgment.

"I suppose your watchdogs filled you in. I am entitled to a life, you know," I retort, a bit sharper than intended.

,"My staff know better than to speculate on the private lives of anyone they are detailed to. Privacy is of the utmost importance. It's your eyes giving you away, he responds, leaning back in his chair, scrutinizing

1. me.

I sigh deeply. "My head is mush, but I want to tell you in person that I'm not accepting your offer."

Gus raises an eyebrow, clearly not expecting this. "I appreciate you coming in. But are you sure?"

""Mr. Brennan..."

""Call me Gus."

"Gus. Abby is really my only priority now. Those hours are ridiculous, not to mention the workload," I explain, trying to keep my voice steady.

the monthly salary more than made up for those two things," he

by money, as

"So I see."

life. I don't want her groomed and guided to run any corporation, let alone a juggernaut like Nexus Global."

growing up with Judy Brennan is like. I won't do that to my daughter. I don't think Jayden

haven't heard any of this from Jayden," Gus says, sounding

All I want is for the next six months before Abby's next operation to be peaceful

"Of course."

It's time everyone started saying what they

Exactly What

enough to have on Judy and Ashlyn ruined all of that. Jayden and I almost died in that accident. As it is, it changed our lives forever. I better not find out Judy had anything to

sympathize. I really

as Judy is for staying with Greg." My voice cracks with the weight of my words, and I see Gus is bothered by me saying this. Maybe

his eyebrows, clearly taken aback. "Jayden was never to be harmed by

abused and undergoing mental and emotional abuse yourself is ever going to be good for a child? Throw in the pressure to run Brennan Industries. You

never meant that for him," Gus says, his voice

have my daughter exposed to this.

drunk still but I'm not stopping now. "You think you all are so dangerous, I'm

to Abby against my will, I won't stop

going to interfere," Gus responds, his eyes

Just for six months. When 'm back for

"I'm not sure...

I'm done with them both. If you have any love for a son you ignored, you'll give him the next six months with

behind me. I swear, if they push me, I won't be responsible for what happens. As I drive home, my mind races with everything that's happened. The betrayal, the constant battles,