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.

than made up for those two

by money, as tempting

"So I see."

daughter to grow up with at least an attempt at a normal family life. I don't want her groomed and guided to run any corporation, let alone a juggernaut like Nexus Global." "But she is the next in line

I won't do that to my daughter. I don't think Jayden will either," I say, my

Gus says, sounding surprised but I don't buy his surprise for a

not getting involved in that. All I want is for the next six months before Abby's next operation to be peaceful

"Of course."

patronized. It's time everyone started saying what they really feel and stopped denying the truth of the matter.

What

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

sympathize.

a monster 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

was never to

think seeing your mother being 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 could

Gus says, his voice softening for a

exposed to this.

stopping now. "You think you all are so dangerous, I'm warning

anyone tries to do anything to Abby against my

to interfere," Gus responds,

off the security? Just for six months. When 'm

"I'm not sure...

away. from us. 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 his daughter in peace." My voice is

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, 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