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

motivated by money, as tempting as

"So I see."

life. I don't want her groomed and guided to run any corporation, let alone

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

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

All I want is for the next six

"Of course."

everyone started saying what they really feel and stopped denying

Exactly What I

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

do sympathize.

as big 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 saying this. Maybe

taken aback. "Jayden was never to be harmed by

mental and emotional abuse yourself is ever going to be good for a child? Throw in the pressure to

him," Gus

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

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

my will, I won't stop until

to interfere,"

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

"I'm not sure...

them both. If you have any love for a son you ignored,

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.