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.

made up for those two things,"

motivated by money, as

"So I see."

guided to run any corporation, let alone a

like. I

any of this from Jayden," Gus says, sounding surprised but I don't buy his surprise for a

is for the next six months before Abby's next operation to be peaceful to get

"Of course."

everyone started saying what they really feel and stopped denying the truth of the matter.

Exactly What I

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 do with it or that you knew about

do sympathize. I

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

"Jayden was never to be harmed by my brother; he knew

maybe. But do you think seeing your mother being abused and undergoing mental and emotional abuse yourself is ever going to be good for a

meant that for him," Gus says, his voice softening for a

to this. I won't!" I state firmly, my

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

if anyone tries to do anything to Abby against my will, I won't stop until that person is

interfere," Gus

the security? Just for six months. When 'm back for Abby's operation,

"I'm not sure...

them both. If you have any love for a son you ignored, you'll give him the next six months with his daughter in peace." My voice is

I drive home, my mind races with everything that's happened. The betrayal, the constant battles, the desperate need to protect Abby. By the time I pull into my driveway, I'm exhausted. Llean my head against the steering wheel for a moment, trying to gather the