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 then. They aren't going to let him

the kids outside?"

they're in the bedroom packing their things." I stare at him, trying to mask my growing

didn't hear them when I

pushing the door open. The room is empty, the bed unmade, and their things scattered

I call out, my voice breaking. There's no response, just the deafening silence

pales as he realizes the kids are missing "We need

beds, and calling their names. Each empty space I find tightens the

myself. My breath comes in short,

forcing me to look at him. "Winona, we'll find

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got them. He has Abby!" I scream the words at him, my voice echoing in the eminty house. Jayden

locked it, I swear I did,"

watched you do the combination yesterday. It makes sense,"

yard.

is deserted. I turn and run along the shoreline, my eyes scanning for any sign of the kids. The sun is bright, reflecting off

shade my eyes with my hand and squint. "Bobby! Sarah!

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

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

to trust them. My father has

know it."

father? Why would he if he's so scared

get it? There's no going against that

to my feet. "We can't