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.

those two things," he says, leaning forward,

motivated by money,

"So I see."

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

what life growing up with Judy Brennan is like. I

from Jayden," 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

"Of course."

had enough of being patronized. It's time everyone started saying what they really

What

lucky enough to have on Judy and Ashlyn ruined all of that. Jayden and I almost

sympathize. I

in your life, instead you left him there enduring the abuse. You're as big a monster as Judy is for staying with Greg." My voice cracks with the weight of

eyebrows, clearly taken aback. "Jayden was never to be harmed by my brother; he

emotional abuse yourself is ever going to be good for a child? Throw in the

never meant that for him," Gus says, his voice

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

be slightly drunk still but I'm not stopping now. "You

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

to interfere," Gus

six months. When 'm back for Abby's

"I'm not sure...

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

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