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

money, as tempting as

"So I see."

more than anything, 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

you obviously know as well as I do what life growing up with Judy Brennan is like. I won't do that to my

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

for the next six months before Abby's

"Of course."

what they really feel and stopped denying the truth of

Exactly What

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

sympathize. I

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

aback. "Jayden was never to be harmed

think seeing your mother being abused and undergoing mental and emotional abuse yourself is ever going to

for him," Gus says, his voice softening

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

may be slightly drunk still but I'm not stopping now. "You think you all are so

do anything to Abby against my

to interfere,"

off the security? Just for six months. When

"I'm not sure...

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 six months with his daughter in peace." My voice is like steel,

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