Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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73 Ami Okay?

73 Am I Okay? (Winona)

Jayden pulls up in the driveway with Bobby and Sarah in the backseat. They both look a little more at ease now, clutching small shopping bags filled with new clothes and a few beach toys.

I meet them at the door, Abby holding my hand and bouncing with excitement.

"Did y

you guys have fun shopping?" I ask, trying to keep my tone light.

Bobby nods, a shy smile tugging at his lips. "Yeah, it was cool. I got a Lakers cap."

"I don't doubt that with Jayden."

Sarah peeks out from behind Bobby, her eyes wide with curiosity. 1 got a new dress," she says softly. showing me the bright yellow fabric peeking out of the bag. "And a pink swimsuit." "That's wonderful, Sarah," I say, giving her a warm smile. "We're going to have a great time at the beach house."

Jayden unloads the car and we all pile into his SUV. The drive to the beach house is filled with the sound of the kids chattering excitedly and the gentle hum of the radio. The tension from earlier starts to ease as we pull into the driveway of Jayden's beautiful beachfront property.

"Alright, everyone out!" Jayden calls, opening the car door and helping the kids out. Abby rushes ahead, eager to show Bobby and Sarah the splash pad and play equipment in the backyard.

I follow Jayden to the back of the house, where the ocean stretches out before us in a mesmerizing expanse of blue. The kids immediately gravitate to the splash pad, their laughter echoing around us as they splash and play. Jayden checks out the grill, setting up for dinner, while I slip into my swimsuit.

It's been so long since I've swam in the sea and there's not many people around today. I'm walking ankle deep when Jayden rushes past me screaming and throws himself straight into a wave and comes up smiling and laughing. "You're crazy."

on." He runs up and grabs me and

I gasp at the

He always did

"Are the kids okay?"

eyes off them for five minutes. Don't

about."

relaxed. He's right, I can

the water refreshing and

"Feeling better?" Jayden asks

momentary peace. "This

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I keep an eye on the kids, making sure they're safe and happy. Abby and Sarah are giggling together, their faces bright with joy. Bobby is more reserved, but he seems to be having fun too, splashing around and sticking

in my

out of the water, Anger surging through me. How dare he haunt me like this. I'm not playing

the kids!" I shout to Jayden, my voice shaking. He looks up, his

across the sand, my pulse pounding in my ears. The closer I get, the more certain I'm determined to keep Abby safe from him. My father. The man who has haunted my nightmares for years. Anger

my voice raw with emotion. "What are you doing here? I

and drag him

and my heart plummets. He's younger

lady? Get off me."

a total stranger. What is

thought you were

checked. Crazy." The stranger looks at me

beneath me, and I collapse onto the sand, tears streaming down my face and my body is racked with sobs. The adrenaline drains