Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 74

74 You're Safe. I Promise

(Jayden)

I hand soda out to the kids who are dripping on my deck. "You lot have worked up a real thirst. Is anyone hungry?" I ask.

Bobby and Sarah both look down and shake their heads, their expressions guarded. Abby bounces up down, full of energy. "I am!" she exclaims.

"I have some strawberries here and I'll cut some banana and watermelon," I offer, hoping to coax the

other kids into some healthy food.

"Oh," Abby says, looking a little crestfallen.

I smile, trying to make it sound fun. "No junk food till after dinner, Abby."

"I need to go potty," she announces suddenly.

and

"Mommy is inside; she'll help you get your wet swimsuit off," I tell her, watching as she runs inside where Winona is resting after her incident.

She really lost it at that guy. I'm worried about her mental health at this point. I think she may need some professional advice, and we need to get her father out of her life. I'll have the bastard jailed if I can.

I peel bananas and cut them up for the fruit platter, then chop some watermelon. "I have some grapes too. Do you two like grapes?" I ask Bobby, trying to engage him.

doesn't look at me, his

"Have yo

grapes before?"

shakes his head, his face

you had fresh fruit before?" I continue, my

shrugs again, a hint of fear

I get this sickening feeling in my gut. Things like fresh fruit that I take for granted, these kids have probably never had before. This makes me angry, and I drop the knife, which clatters on the counter. Both Bobby and Sarah jump and step

hand on Sarah's shoulder to make her step behind him. I can see the protective instinct in his eyes, and it tugs

kids seen? What did Winona go through? If she ever told me about her childhood,! don't remember it now. Maybe I'll ask her

care of your little sister. I promise you, I will make sure you never have to go back to your father again. I'll find you a safe place

his face a

some fruit?" I offer, hoping to break through his

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from behind him. "We

is in my throat. Have these two kids had to earn every morsel they've ever

You can eat anyway. You don't have to do any job. Actually, you did the best thing. You

the platter down. They stare

banana the best," I encourage them, trying

out in a fresh swimsuit. "Yummy!" she exclaims, reaching for a piece

and hands it to Sarah, nodding to her

chews a little. Then her eyes light up and she smiles. Bobby tries some now, quickly chews and swallows, and grabs

for now." I go and lock the gate on