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.

more than made up for those two things," he says, leaning forward, clearly

motivated by money, as tempting as it

"So I see."

I want, more than anything, is for my 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 after Jayden. You can't change

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

Gus says, sounding surprised but I

is for the next six months before

"Of course."

they really feel and stopped denying the

What

all of that. Jayden and I

sympathize.

Judy is for staying with Greg." My voice cracks with the weight of

"Jayden was never to

abused and undergoing mental and emotional abuse yourself is ever going to be

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

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

now. "You think you

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

going to interfere," Gus responds,

months. When 'm back for Abby's operation, you

"I'm not sure...

keep Judy and Ashlyn 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

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