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 tired but determined. "I've packed my things, Winona.

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

You're welcome here in the guest room as long

with Lance and we're setting

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

to take my name off

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127 Dinner With Judy

as much as

"You go be happy as

the short space of a day. I'm not even sure why I'm asking myself that question seeing as I'm the world's

mischievous grin on her face

talk about the weather," I laugh,

wine will have

better have some alcohol in it, or you can go back to the

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

through the night. No visitors for 24 hours," I say, squeezing her hand. "But listen, Judy is with Abby right now, so we need to be

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

that's something I never thought I'd see. You're really going for peace,

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

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

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

"I'm too

say that like you actually

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

with her, and Judy's tears and defiance puzzled me. shake my head, trying to push the thoughts away. There's only so much I can handle right now.