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."

know I didn't push you. You set this all up. You're the

her face inches from mine. "No one believes that because it isn't true. Not Jayden, not the judge. You'll be in jail

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 full custody, and you'll be left with

keep my composure. "Why are you doing this? What do you get out of destroying

eyes cold and unfeeling. "Maybe I just enjoy watching you destroy your own life. Maybe! want Jayden all to myself. Or maybe I just hate seeing you happy. You'll never

over

"And you're weak Winona. Always playing the victim.

lose. You've

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don't respond, I know she's baiting me for a reaction. Instead, I turn and

she calls after me, her voice mocking. "No more wires. You're not

my heart racing. I lean against the wall, trying to steady my breathing. The encounter with Ashlyn leaves me shaken, but I know

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

okay?" he

nod, though my hands are still trembling. "I'm fine. Just ran into Ashlyn in the restroom. She knows about the

happen hoping she would slip up. What

time. She's not going to confess

his forehead. "This complicates things. But we

first.

my voice determined. "I'm not giving up. Not on Abby. Do you think we'll