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 bills and live

I get out of

Winona. You aren't going to

because that almost broke me." I admit.

cuddle on the sofa. There are moments of inward awkwardness

the dreams we had for our family, and it brings a sense of normalcy to our reconnected

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bedroom door, his eyes filled with uncertainty." Winona, there's no expectation for

of the affection I once felt. I walk into the bedroom. "Thank you, Phillip. I appreciate that. But there's no

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

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

anymore.

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 more rested but still worn down. "Morning," he says softly as he wraps his arms

I feel a little twinge of something inside. "Last night was wonderful. I've missed being with you. Sorry I was stubborn for so long." "Hey, better late than never." He grins and kisses

I

offer, handing him a mug as I pull away

he replies, taking a

day adjusting to our new reality. We hold hands, exchange smiles, and talk about everything except the pending

the afternoon, Gordon arrives to check on us and discuss the next steps. He pulls us into the private office, ensuring our conversation

between us. "But remember, this has to

understand. We're committed to making

we have a

and pretty much everyone you know is on it," Gordon

too?" I'll be sad to not have Lisa