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.

talked about what would

welcome here in the guest room as long

I'm going to bunk with Lance and we're setting up

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

take my name off the birth certificate,

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127 Dinner With Judy

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

go

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 asking myself that question seeing as I'm

open it to find Lisa standing there, a mischievous grin on

weather," I laugh, pulling her inside for

guess this bottle of no-alcohol wine

some alcohol in it, or you

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

her hand. "But listen, Judy

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

something I never thought I'd

she sees now he does love me. Even apologized for treating me badly." "Badly? Wow,

up right now. Jayden's fighting for his life, and I want to make

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

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

say that like you actually ever cook."

the arm and grab the bottle. "Let's

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 only so much I can handle right now. That's their problem not my