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 as it

"So I see."

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 after Jayden.

can't, but you obviously know as well as I do what life growing up with Judy Brennan is like. I won't do that to

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

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

"Of course."

time everyone started saying what they really feel and

What I

a baby if we were lucky 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

sympathize. I

the abuse. You're as big a monster as Judy is for staying with Greg." My voice cracks with the weight of my words,

was never to be harmed by my brother; he knew

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

him," Gus says, his

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

may be slightly drunk still but I'm not stopping now. "You think you all

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

not going to interfere," Gus

months. When 'm back for

"I'm not sure...

them both. If you have any love

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