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."

duffle bag slung over his shoulder. He looks tired but

little surprised because we hadn't talked about what

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

with Lance and we're setting up a small financial

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

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

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127 Dinner With Judy

much as is needed while we transition. Just

nod. "You go be

so much in the short space of a day.

rings. I open it to find Lisa standing there, a mischievous grin on her face and a bottle

the weather," I laugh, pulling her

of no-alcohol wine will

or you can go back to the liquor

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

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

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

disbelief. "Well, that's something I never

She was really broken about Jayden and she admitted she sees now he does

Jayden's fighting for his life, and I want to make peace with Judy. For Abby's

ever imagine or completely bat-shit crazy, Winona," Lisa says, giving

I say. "I'm too exhausted to do

like you actually ever cook."

the bottle. "Let's

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 thoughts away. There's