Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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(Winona)

The judge calls for a two-hour recess to speak privately with Abby and consider all the arguments and information.

It's only then I realize Abby is present in the courthouse somewhere. My heart skips a beat at the thought of her being here, so close yet so far from me. I hope she is okay. I'm sure Anne is with her.

The bailiff escorts me out of the courtroom, and I'm allowed a brief toilet break. I head to the restroom, my mind swirling with anxiety and hope.

I push open the heavy restroom door, the cool air hitting my face. I splash some water on my face, trying to compose myself. As I stand there, staring at my reflection in the mirror, the door swings open, and in walks Ashlyn, her eyes locked on mine. "Well, well, well, look who we have here," she sneers, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "The desperate mother."

I take a deep breath, trying to stay calm. "You aren't supposed to be near me or discussing the case."

She shrugs. "Who cares?"

She steps closer, her smile twisted. "I wanted to see the look on your face when you realize your little wire trick isn't going to work. You really thought you could trick me into a confession?"

I feel a cold chill run down my spine. "I don't know what you're talking about," I reply, trying to keep my voice steady.

Ashlyn laughs, the sound echoing off the tiled walls. "Oh, come on, Winona. Don't play dumb. You and your pathetic little lawyer think you're so clever. Wearing wires, hoping I'll slip up and confess. It's not going to happen. You pushed me, and that's the truth."

my fists, anger boiling inside me. "You're lying, Ashlyn. You know I didn't push

closer, her face inches from mine. "No one believes that because it isn't true. Not

my heart pounding. "I won't let you get away with this, Ashlyn. I will prove my innocence." Ashlyn smirks, leaning back against the sink. "Good luck with that. By the time you're done fighting. Jayden will have

swallow hard, trying to keep my composure. "Why are you

unfeeling. "Maybe I just enjoy watching you destroy your own life. Maybe! want Jayden all to myself. Or maybe I just hate seeing

disbelief washing over me. "You're sick, Ashlyn. Truly

chilling. "And you're weak Winona. Always

lose. You've

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baiting me for a reaction. Instead, I turn and

me, her voice mocking. "No more wires. You're

I lean against the wall, trying to steady my breathing. The encounter with Ashlyn leaves me shaken, but I know I can't let her

I head back to the room with the bailiff, I'm relieved to see Gordon waiting inside for me. He walks

okay?" he

fine. Just ran

alarm. "Damn. I let it happen hoping she would slip up. What did she

me, told me we're wasting our time. She's not going to confess to anything.

complicates things. But we

first.

my voice determined. "I'm not giving up. Not on