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."

with relief. "Yes. Drop us at the cottage then. They aren't

the kids

bedroom packing their things." I stare at him, trying to mask my growing

hear them

to the bedroom, pushing the door

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

he realizes the kids are

under beds, and calling their names. Each empty space

Jayden," I gasp, clutching the doorframe to steady myself. My breath comes in short, desperate

shoulders, forcing me to look at him.

Where Are They?

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words at him, my voice echoing in the eminty house. Jayden bolts out the door while I sprint to the back deck. The gate is open,

swear I did," Jayden says, his voice

yesterday. It makes sense," I

yard.

scanning for any sign of the kids. The sun is

hand and squint. "Bobby! Sarah! Abby!" I shout,

directions. I feel helpless and frantic. The thought of them being taken again by my father sends waves of

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,

them. My father has set this up. He's got Bobby to

know it."

Abby to your father? Why would he if he's

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

to my feet. "We