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.

thought the monthly salary more than made up for those two

not motivated by money, as

"So I see."

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

life growing up with Judy Brennan is like. I

Jayden," Gus says, sounding surprised but I don't

next six

"Of course."

being patronized. It's time everyone started saying what they really feel and stopped denying the truth of the matter. +25

Exactly What I

Jayden. 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

do sympathize. I really

there enduring the abuse. You're as big a monster as Judy is for staying with Greg." My voice cracks

"Jayden was never to be

to be good for a child? Throw in the pressure to run Brennan Industries. You could have saved him all

him," Gus says, his voice

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

not stopping now.

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

going to interfere," Gus responds, his

When

"I'm not sure...

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 six months

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.