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.

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

not motivated by money, as

"So I see."

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

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

says, sounding surprised but I don't buy

All I want is for the next six

"Of course."

started saying what they really

Exactly What

ruined all of that. Jayden and I almost died in that accident.

sympathize. I really

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 my words, and I see Gus is bothered by me saying

never to be

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

meant that for him," Gus

to this. I won't!"

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

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

to interfere," Gus responds, his

the security? Just for six months. When 'm

"I'm not sure...

not asking you for permission to live my life. You just keep Judy and Ashlyn away. from us. I'm done with them both. If you have any love

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