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.

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

not motivated by money, as tempting as

"So I see."

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.

life growing up with Judy Brennan is like. I won't do that to my daughter. I don't think Jayden

this from Jayden," Gus says, sounding

involved in that. All I want is for the next six

"Of course."

It's time everyone started saying what they really

Exactly What I

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 Judy

do sympathize. I really

as Judy is for staying with Greg." My voice cracks with the weight

raises his eyebrows, clearly taken aback. "Jayden was never to be harmed

emotional abuse yourself is ever going to be good for a child? Throw in the pressure to run Brennan Industries. You could

for him," Gus says, his voice softening

to this. I won't!" I state

not stopping now. "You

Abby against my will, I won't stop until that person is out of my

going to interfere," Gus responds, his eyes

for six months. When 'm back

"I'm not sure...

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,

out and slam the door behind me. I 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 I pull into my driveway, I'm exhausted. Llean my head against the steering wheel for