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!"

two huge men appear out of nowhere, grabbing my father by the arms. He struggles, but they hold him firmly. What the actual frick

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

at me, shock written all over

hard, my voice barely above a

eyes widened. "I thought... you said

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father toward the gate, something catches my eye. In his beat-up car parked at the curb, I see two messy, crying kids in the back

out, my voice shaking. "Let him

They release my father, and he glares at them before turning back to me and walking

tone more insidious now. "Looks like you've done well for yourself. I see you all over the television. I'm sure you

did he know where we were here in Santa Monica? No one knew the city let alone

anger boiling inside me. "Demanding money?

smile that doesn't reach his eyes. "I've changed. I'm a different man

know he'll

glance at the car again, seeing the kids crying and dirty. My heart breaks

forward. "You need to

an enemy out of me." The threat hangs in the air, heavy and dangerous. "You are dead to me.

everything. I could've

him. He's a con man, a

a deep breath, trying to keep my

mock surrender. "Of course. I'll do better. But I need some money to get by till my new

at me, and I nod. He pulls out his

the only