Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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We spend the next hour arranging his things and making the bedroom look like a shared space. It's not monitored but that doesn't mean authorities can't come in and look.

Tension is definitely there, but there's also a sense of determination between us. We both know what's at stake, and we're willing to do whatever it takes. I'm actually glad I have Phillip back in my corner.

When I look back, he was quite brave in going up against Judy with me before in my work office. She could have revealed him then and there. But she didn't. She seemed happy to let us keep what we had going. I guess

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because I wasn't trying to be with Jayden. That's always been the thing with her, losing her son to

As we finish, Phillip sits on the edge of the bed, looking worn out emotionally and physically. I wonder how long since he's had a decent meal.

"Winona, I never stopped loving you. Even when I was at my worst, you and Abby were always in my heart."

His words cut through me, and for a moment, I see the vulnerable man I once fell in love with. But I can't afford to let my guard down. Not now. "Phillip. Let's just focus on the task at hand. How long since you've eaten anything?" "I haven't been able to eat much. I had no money for food really and last few nights at the accommodation I just felt nauseous about all of this. I couldn't eat much."

"Anne has the freezer stuffed. Lasagne?"

"You know it's my favorite." He smiles.

"I need some comfort food too. Sorry I can't offer you wine."

"It's okay. Alcohol is probably not the best for me right how anyway. I want to get my life back. I'm an alcoholic. The one thing I have kept up is the meetings. It's been hard but I'm determined to stay dry."

"You should be proud under the circumstances. There's nothing stopping us building a business again for you. You can work from here. I'll ask my parole officer and Gordon."

again. Just as long as I can pay my

I'll be just as broke by the time I get out of this

Winona. You aren't going to

really hope not because that almost broke me." I

There are moments of inward awkwardness

shared, the dreams we had for our family, and it brings a sense

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for bed. Phillip hesitates at the bedroom door, his eyes filled with uncertainty." Winona, there's no expectation for anything." he whispers. "I can sleep on

a flicker of the affection I once felt. I walk

next morning, the reality of our situation hits me hard. We have to act like a loving couple, share a bedroom, and maintain this facade at all times. I look over at Phillip, who's still asleep, and feel a pang of sadness. This isn't how I envisioned my life turning out. How could anyone imagine the life I've ended up with, all for loving one man. I think

the heart wants what the heart wants. That's the foolery of youth.

anymore.

the pot to brew, my mind. races with thoughts of Abby and Jayden. How did everything get so complicated? I just want my daughter safe and happy. Phillip joins me a few minutes later, looking a bit

without reaction. I turn in his arms and give him a soft kiss on the lips. I feel a little twinge of something inside. "Last night was wonderful. I've missed being with

I

a mug as I pull away from

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exchange smiles, and talk about everything except the pending case. It feels strange, almost surreal,

and discuss the next steps. He pulls us

between us. "But remember, this has to be consistent. Any slip-up could be used against

nods. "We understand. We're committed

we have

much everyone you know is on it," Gordon

too?" I'll be