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.

than made up for those two things," he

by money, as tempting as

"So I see."

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." "But she is the next in line after Jayden. You can't change that," Gus points

I won't do that to

sounding surprised but I don't

next six months before Abby's next operation to

"Of course."

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

Exactly What

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

do sympathize.

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

his eyebrows, clearly taken aback. "Jayden was never

maybe. But do you think 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

never meant that for him," Gus says,

this. I won't!"

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

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

interfere," Gus

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

"I'm not sure...

If you have any love for a son you ignored, you'll give him the next

The betrayal, the constant battles, the desperate need to protect Abby. By the time I pull into my driveway, I'm exhausted. Llean my head against the steering wheel for a moment, trying to gather