Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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I stand by the bed, looking down at Ashlyn's still form, her breathing shallow under the influence of my carefully administered concoction, I wonder how long it will be before she realizes I tampered with her breath freshener spray. The stupid woman is obsessed with that stuff first thing in the mornings.

Just enough to send her to sleep for a few hours. The room is silent except for the soft, rhythmic whisper of her breath. I pull out my phone as it vibrates gently in my pocket-it's Jayden. Perfect timing.

"Hello, Jayden," I answer, my voice a perfect blend of warmth and maternal concern.

"Hey, Mother, Just checking in. You all settled in?" His voice is casual, unsuspecting of the drama unfolding under his roof.

"Yes, everything's fine."

"Ashlyn texted me earlier. I hope she didn't give you any trouble."

"Ashlyn's taking a nap. I think the whole ordeal lately has worn her out," I reply, glancing at Ashlyn to ensure she hasn't stirred.

"Okay, I'll be late home, so you two eat dinner without me."

T'll pass the message on."

"Thanks. I'll feel better with you around. Especially when Abby visits."

"It's no trouble at all. You know I'm always here for you and Abby." I walk over to the window, drawing the curtains slightly to let in some light, making sure it doesn't fall on Ashlyn's face. "Speaking of Abby, is she coming over this weekend with Anne? I'd like to make a fuss." "Sure. I think she is. I need to check on how she's feeling. Don't overdo it. Abby needs a calm environment."

"Of course, darling. We'll have a quiet weekend. Just some family time." I smile. "I will grab her a few gifts. for her room here. That's all."

"I have a meeting."

I turn back to Ashlyn, ensuring her state hasn't changed. "Don't worry about anything here. Just focus on your work

The call disconnects.

Now, alone again with Ashlyn, I walk back to the living room. My mind is full of weekend plans. Abby is a bright light, a joy to have around. I guess I have to admit I was wrong to have missed out on her early years and to keep Jayden from his child

I'll do whatever is needed to keep Jayden in my life. If that means being accommodating to Winona, so be it Doesn't mean I have to like her. Once Abby is a part of our lives, I may revisit how to get Winona out of the way again.

But for now, I'm focused on making Jayden happy to regain his trust. I don't care how long that takes.

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I walk slowly around the room, my thoughts clear and focused. The house will need to be prepared, not just for Abby's comfort but to ensure everything remains under control as far as Ashlyn is concerned.

Planning for Abby's visit, I consider a few activities that might keep her entertained and more importantly, keep her mind off the less pleasant aspects of her family's situation. A few new books, perhaps some art supplies for drawing. Abby loves to draw. Jayden is relying on me, and I won't let him down. Ashlyn is a problem, but she's a problem I am handling. And come what may, I will protect my family, no matter the cost. I always have.

The doorbell chimes and I wait a few minutes. The bell chimes again. I softly step to the front door and look in the peephole.

Gus Brennan is staring right back at me. I know you're in there, Judy."

Damn him. I open the door. "Why are you here?"

He pushes past me. "To see you, of course."

"I'm not sure why you've decided to visit me here. I haven't seen you since your little performance in the boardroom."

"I was wondering how you were?"

"I'm sure you know how I am before I do."

He laughs. "You always had a sense of humor."

I just look at him. He walks off towards the living room. I follow.

"I really don't have time for your games." I say.

"Why not? Too busy with all of your own?"

"Just get to the point, Gus. Then get out."

"Come to dinner with me."

"No."

runs his fingers down my cheek

on. You know

moved away

come out to dinner with me

are you bothering? You left me years

being with my brother.

desire to be anywhere

it, he has himself pressed against me

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me. I know you

walk away despite my pounding heart. "The only thing I want of you, is for you

invading. I let it happen. I know this affects him as much

kiss ends,

hand

I smile. "Go ahead."

his hand and makes a sound

Ashlyn might hear

was in any condition to hear anything

don't know what

you Judy. I've always known you. You

but you can never have

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of my carefully administered concoction, I wonder how long it will be before she realizes I tampered with her breath freshener spray. The stupid woman is obsessed with that stuff first thing in

for the soft, rhythmic whisper of her breath. I pull out my phone as

my voice a

Just checking in. You all settled in?" His voice is casual, unsuspecting of the drama

"Yes, everything's fine."

texted me earlier. I hope she didn't give you any

has worn

so you two eat dinner

pass the

I'll feel better with you around. Especially

I'm always here for you and Abby." I walk over to the window, drawing the curtains slightly to let in some light, making sure it doesn't fall on Ashlyn's face. "Speaking of Abby, is she coming over this weekend with Anne? I'd like to

on how

darling. We'll have a quiet weekend. Just some family time." I smile. "I will grab her a few gifts. for her room

"I have a meeting."

turn back to Ashlyn, ensuring her state hasn't changed. "Don't worry about anything here. Just

The call disconnects.

to the living room. My mind is full of weekend plans. Abby is a bright light, a joy to have around. I guess I have to

If that means being accommodating to Winona, so be it Doesn't mean I have to like her. Once Abby

on making Jayden happy to regain

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be prepared, not just for Abby's comfort but to ensure everything remains under control

her mind off the less pleasant aspects of her family's situation. A few new books, perhaps some art supplies for drawing. Abby loves

few minutes. The bell chimes again. I

Brennan is staring right back at me. I know you're in

the door.

"To see you,

decided to visit me here. I haven't seen you since your

wondering

you know how I am

laughs. "You always had a

at him. He walks off towards the living

really don't have time for your games." I

Too busy with all of

to the point, Gus.

dinner with

"No."

runs his fingers down my cheek and my

You know

away

will come out to dinner with

you bothering? You

you punished me by being