Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 62

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.

the monthly salary more than made up for those two things," he says, leaning forward, clearly trying to entice

by money, as tempting

"So I see."

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

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 either," I say, my voice

haven't heard any of this from Jayden," Gus says, sounding surprised but I don't buy his surprise for a

for the next six months before Abby's next operation to be peaceful to get

"Of course."

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

What

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

sympathize. I

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

was never to be harmed by my brother; he knew

yourself is ever going to be good for

meant that for him," Gus says, his voice softening for a

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

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

promising you, if anyone tries to do anything to Abby against my will, I won't

going to interfere,"

months. When 'm back for Abby's operation, you can replace

"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 for a son you ignored, you'll give him the next

As I drive home, my mind races with everything that's happened. The betrayal, the constant battles,