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

money, as tempting

"So I see."

normal family life. I don't want her groomed and guided to run any corporation, let alone a juggernaut like Nexus Global." "But she is the next in line after Jayden.

but 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

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

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

"Of course."

started saying what they really feel and stopped denying

What

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 you

sympathize. I really

as Judy is for staying with Greg." My voice cracks with the weight of my words, and I

was never to be harmed

seeing 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 run Brennan Industries. You could have saved him

meant that for him," Gus says,

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

I'm not stopping now.

anything to Abby against my will, I won't stop

interfere,"

six months. When 'm back for Abby's

"I'm not sure...

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

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