Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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77 Where Are They? (Winona)

I'm still shaken from attacking that man yesterday. I've stayed at the beach house another night, but now, want to get back to the cottage and prove I can do this

"Jayden, thanks for everything. The police are coming this afternoon for an interview and child services will be here in the morning."

"Are you sure?" He looks at me, concern etched in his features.

I nod. "I really am."

"I have some meetings today. Hopefully, I'll finally make some headway to buying more shares. Then I'll come around and sleep on the sofa."

"You don't have to put yourself out.

"I do, and I will. If you're sure he'll be back, we can't take any

Chances."

"He will be, but he's not stupid enough to try while the authorities are around."

"If he knows you'll contact the authorities, then he may want to get the kids back with him before then."

This is true. I consider my options. I don't have a car here and Jayden has meetings he needs to get to." So, it's either I wait at the cottage or here."

I don't know what to do. Anxiety twists in my gut, making it hard to breathe.

"We know security is out there watching."

sigh with relief. "Yes. Drop us at the cottage

kids outside?"

the bedroom packing their things." I stare at

them when

Panic rises in my chest. My heart races as I rush to the bedroom, pushing the door open. The room is empty, the bed unmade, and their things scattered

Abby!" I call out, my voice breaking. There's no response,

he realizes the kids are missing "We need to

calling their names. Each empty space I find

the doorframe to steady myself. My breath comes in short, desperate gasps.

my shoulders, forcing me to look at him. "Winona, we'll find them. They couldn't have gone

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house. Jayden bolts out the door while I sprint to the back deck. The gate is open,

I swear I did," Jayden

you do the combination yesterday. It makes sense," I race down the steps and scan

yard.

is deserted. I turn and run along the shoreline, my eyes scanning for any sign of

hand and squint. "Bobby! Sarah! Abby!" I shout, my voice hoarse from the

see Jayden talking to the security team near the house. They're gesturing, pointing in different directions. I feel helpless and frantic. The thought of them being taken again by my father sends waves of nausea through me. "Winona!"

the sand, tears streaming down my face. "He took them!" I choke out, my body trembling. The overwhelming sense of loss and fear crashes over me like a tidal wave. "It's my fault. It's my fault. Abby, oh god, Abby." I sob. Jayden rushes to my side and kneels beside me. "We'll find them, Winona, We will. They can't

should have known better than to trust them. My father has set this up. He's

know it."

father? Why would he

scared. Don't you get it? There's no going

to my