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."

then, Phillip emerges from the bedroom, a duffle bag slung over his shoulder. He looks

a little surprised because we hadn't talked about what

to go? You're welcome here in

good. I'm going to bunk with Lance and

don't be a stranger." I give him a hug.

about that, when you're ready to take my name off the birth certificate,

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127 Dinner With Judy

see Abby as much as is needed while we transition. Just

go be happy as

life can change so much in the short space of a day. I'm not even sure why I'm asking myself that question seeing as I'm the

mischievous grin on her

about the weather," I laugh, pulling her

no-alcohol wine will have

better have some alcohol in it, or you can

at me more closely. "Winona, I saw the

24 hours," I say, squeezing her hand. "But listen, Judy is with Abby right now, so we need to

only. Abby wanted to show her some artwork, so they're in her room.

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

life, and

imagine or completely bat-shit crazy, Winona,"

say. "I'm too exhausted to do anything

you actually ever cook."

bottle. "Let's open this, I think we can

What were they arguing about so intensely outside the hospital? Gus was clearly angry with her, and Judy's tears and defiance