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."

a duffle bag slung over his shoulder. He looks

surprised because we hadn't talked about what would happen if I ever got out of

Do you have anywhere to go? You're welcome here in

to bunk with Lance and we're setting

be happy and don't be a stranger." I give him a hug. "Thanks for being here for me

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

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127 Dinner With Judy

see Abby as much as is needed while we

go be

that he's gone. How one person's life can change so much in the short space of a day. I'm not even sure why I'm

open it to find Lisa standing there, a mischievous grin

I laugh,

no-alcohol wine

alcohol in it, or you can go back

as she looks at me more closely. "Winona, I

through the night. No visitors for 24 hours," I say, squeezing her hand. "But listen, Judy is

the one and only. Abby wanted to show her some artwork, so they're in her room. I invited her for

I never thought I'd see. You're

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

life, and I want to

either even stronger than I ever imagine or completely bat-shit crazy, Winona," Lisa says, giving

"I'm too exhausted to

say that like you actually ever cook." Lisa

"Let's open this,

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