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, clearly trying to

money, as tempting as it

"So I see."

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."

you obviously know as 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 will

says, sounding surprised but I don't buy his surprise for a

is for the next six months before Abby's

"Of course."

what they really feel and stopped denying the truth of the matter. +25

What I

All we wanted was a quiet, normal life, raising a baby if we were lucky enough to have on Judy and Ashlyn ruined all of 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 that

do sympathize. I really

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." My voice cracks with the weight of my words, and I see Gus is

eyebrows, clearly taken aback. "Jayden was never to

going to be good for a

Gus says, his voice softening for

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

now. "You think

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

to interfere," Gus responds, his eyes

off the security? Just for six months. When 'm back for Abby's operation,

"I'm not sure...

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

out and slam the door 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