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.

for those two things," he says, leaning forward, clearly trying

motivated by money, as

"So I see."

least an attempt at a normal family life. I don't want her groomed and guided to run

growing up with Judy Brennan is like. I won't do that to my daughter. I don't think Jayden will either," I say, my voice rising slightly with

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

for the next six months before

"Of course."

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

Exactly What

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 to do with it or

sympathize. I really

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

"Jayden was never to be harmed by my

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,

to this. I won't!" I

I'm not stopping now. "You think you

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

interfere," Gus

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

"I'm not sure...

from us. I'm done with them both. If you have any love for a son you ignored, you'll give

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 moment, trying to