Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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127 Dinner With Judy

127 Dinner With Judy (Winona)

Back at my townhouse, the familiar surroundings are a tonic after the chaos and fear of today. Abby greets us at the door, her bright smile a balm to my frazzled nerves.

"Mommy!" She gives me the biggest hug.

"Hi Sweety. Have you had a good day?"

"Yes. I did some painting and made a fort, come see." She tugs on my hand.

"I'll come look soon. Why don't you take Grandma Judy for a look?"

"Grandma Judy!" Abby has just realized she's behind me and she throws herself at her for a hug. "Come see my fort!" Abby exclaims, grabbing Judy's hand and pulling her towards her bedroom. Judy gives me a questioning look.

"I'll tell her later. Stay for dinner?" I say quietly.

Judy gives me a nod. "Thank you. I'd love to," she says before allowing herself to be led away.

I turn to Anne, who is waiting in the living room, concern on her face.

"He's in critical condition," I say, the words tasting bitter in my mouth. "He lost a lot of blood, and they had to put him in an induced coma. Dr. Green says the next 24 hours are crucial." Anne looks like she's about to cry. "I saw the news. I'm so glad you're safe, though."

"Thanks, Anne. It's been a nightmare. I know this will sound crazy, but I've asked Judy to stay for dinner." Anne's eyebrows shoot up in surprise. "Really? After everything?"

"I know, right? But I think it's time to extend an olive branch. Maybe we can start to build some kind of understanding, for Abby's sake if nothing else."

Anne nods slowly, a small smile forming on her lips. "That's very gracious of you, Winona. I hope it goes well."

his shoulder. He looks tired but determined. "I've packed my things, Winona. I'm

surprised because we hadn't talked about what would happen if I

to go? You're welcome here

to bunk with Lance and we're setting up

be a stranger." I give him a hug. "Thanks for being here for me

about that, when you're ready to take

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127 Dinner With Judy

I'll come back and see Abby as much as is needed while we transition. Just

"You go

day. I'm not even sure why I'm asking

standing there, a mischievous grin on her face and a bottle of bubbles. "No rain

weather," I laugh, pulling her

guess this bottle of no-alcohol wine will have to suffice,"

better have some alcohol in it, or you can

fades a little as she looks at me more closely. "Winona, I saw the news. Jayden saved your life. Are you really

night. No visitors for 24 hours," I say, squeezing her hand. "But listen, Judy is with Abby right now, so we need to be careful about what we say." Lisa raises an eyebrow. "Judy? As

some artwork, so they're in her room. I

that's something I never thought I'd see. You're

seen her with me at the hospital... She was really broken about Jayden and she admitted she sees now he does love me. Even

admit. "Things are so messed up right now. Jayden's fighting for his life, and I want to make peace with Judy. For Abby's sake, and

crazy, Winona," Lisa says, giving me a supportive smile. "So,

cooking," I say. "I'm too exhausted to do anything

say that like you actually ever

bottle. "Let's open this, I think we can all do with a

the living room, my mind drifts back to Gus and Judy. What were they arguing about so intensely outside the hospital? Gus was clearly angry with her, and Judy's tears and defiance puzzled me. shake my head, trying to push the