Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 69

69 Inviting Trouble to Stay (Winona)

I flick on the television. I know I shouldn't, but curiosity gets the better of me. I wonder if speculation over Jayden and I has stopped. I go through a few channels and I haven't seen us yet, so maybe.

Abby has had three days at preschool, and she'll have a break for the last two weekdays. I must say my nervousness is somewhat eased, and she's chatting easily about the other kids in her class, so she is making friends.

Dinner at Jayden's house was a lot of fun the other night. He's happy with how negotiations are going. with the shareholders. He'll have enough ready to sell to him by the end of this month.

"I've been back to that café and never seen that man again. It really was my imagination. I switch off the television. Let them say what they want to say. Not like we can stop them. I'd rather know what's going through Judy and Ashlyn's minds right now. Abby's been bright and cheery and not complaining of any pain. Even her face has some color. Today Jayden is picking us up and we're going to the park. Abby is meeting a few of her new friends there.

The other mothers asked me if we'd like to. I wanted to say no, but I made myself say yes.

I'm hoping I've made the right choice.

I pack us a picnic lunch and take the basket and cooler box out to the front doorstep. My nerves are a little on edge, but I've been practicing some relaxation techniques. I see Jayden pull into the driveway and give him a wave. Jayden steps out of the car, his smile as bright as ever. "Hey, Winonal Ready for a fun day at the park?"

I nod, feeling a little more at ease. "Yeah, I think so. Abby's been looking forward to it."

As I walk toward the car, something catches my eye. There's a car following Jayden through the gate. I freeze on the spot as I stare at the driver. My heart skips a beat. No, it can't be....

He's dressed well and clean shaven. Seeing him brings all those horrible memories crashing back. He gets out of his beaten-up car and starts to approach. My blood runs cold. It really is my father.

"Winona," he says, his voice low and threatening. "Lo no see."

Jayden turns at the voice "Who the hell are you? Get off our property now!"

firmly. What the actual frick is going on here? My heart is beating hard and my palms are clammy. Did Jayden organize the bodyguards? I can't say I'm sorry

off me!" he snarls, his eyes never leaving mine. "I just want to talk

written all over his face. "Winona, who is

my voice barely above a whisper.

"I thought... you said both your

inviting Trouble to Stay

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I say, my

crying kids in the back seat. My heart aches at the sight. They look scared and

my voice shaking.

detail looks at Jayden, who nods reluctantly. They release my father, and he glares at them

like you've done well

know where we were here in Santa Monica? No one knew the

anger boiling inside me.

flashes a charming smile that doesn't reach his eyes. "I've changed. I'm a

know

again, seeing the kids crying and

"You need to

of me." The threat hangs in

for everything. I

a con man, a charmer,

to keep my voice steady.

hands in mock surrender. "Of course. I'll do better. But I need some money to get by

me, and I nod. He pulls out his wallet, he always carries some

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