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

the kids outside?"

things." I stare at him, trying to

them when I came

my chest. My heart races as I rush to the bedroom, pushing the door

voice breaking. There's no response, just

the kids are missing

the rooms, opening closets, checking under beds, and calling their names. Each empty space I find tightens the knot of dread in

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

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

Where Are They?

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

it, I swear I did," Jayden

do the combination yesterday. It makes sense," I race down the

yard.

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

my eyes with my hand and squint. "Bobby!

of them being taken again by my father sends waves of nausea through me.

over me like a tidal wave. "It's my fault. It's my fault. Abby, oh god, Abby." I sob. Jayden rushes

trust them. My father has set this

know it."

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

it? There's no going against

helps me to my feet. "We