Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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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."

runs up and grabs me and drags me in

I gasp at the

water hitting my body. He

"Are the kids okay?"

for five minutes.

about."

feel a little more relaxed. He's right, I can take

the water refreshing and

"Feeling better?" Jayden asks

I admit, enjoying the momentary peace. "This

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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 close to the girls. But

in my throat, panic surging

out of the water, Anger surging through me. How dare he haunt me like

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

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 and fear fuel my steps

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

shoulder and drag him around

around, and my heart plummets. He's younger than

the fuck, lady? Get off me." He shrugs

attacked a total stranger. What

I thought you were

Crazy." The stranger looks at me

tears streaming down my face and my body is racked with sobs. The adrenaline drains away, leaving me shaking and breathless. Jayden