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.

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

money,

"So I see."

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."

like. I won't do that to my daughter.

of this from Jayden," Gus says, sounding

next

"Of course."

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

What

Judy and Ashlyn ruined all of that. Jayden and I almost died in that accident. As it is, it changed our

sympathize. I

you? You never had Jayden involved in your life, instead you left him there enduring the abuse. You're as big a monster as Judy is for staying with Greg."

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

emotional abuse yourself is ever going to be good

that for him," Gus says, his

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

still but I'm not stopping now. "You think you all are

to Abby against my will, I won't

not going to interfere," Gus responds,

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

"I'm not sure...

to live my life. You just 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 daughter

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, the desperate need to protect Abby. By the time I pull into my driveway, I'm exhausted. Llean my head against the steering wheel