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."

from the bedroom, a duffle bag slung over his shoulder. He looks tired but determined. "I've packed my

because we hadn't talked about what would happen if I

Do you have anywhere to go? You're welcome

good. I'm going to bunk with Lance and we're setting up a small financial

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

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

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127 Dinner With Judy

much as is needed while we

go be

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 face and a bottle of bubbles. "No rain forecast for

dare talk about the weather," I laugh, pulling her inside

wine will have

have some alcohol in it, or

more closely. "Winona,

may not make it 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 careful about what we say." Lisa raises an eyebrow. "Judy?

wanted to show her some artwork, so

that's something I

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

trying," I admit. "Things are so messed up right now. Jayden's fighting for his life, and I want to make peace with Judy. For

than I ever imagine or completely bat-shit crazy, Winona," Lisa says, giving me a supportive smile. "So,

cooking," I say. "I'm too

like you actually ever cook."

arm and grab the bottle. "Let's open this, I think we can all do

we move to 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.