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.

what would happen if

you have anywhere to go? You're welcome

bunk with Lance and we're setting up a small

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

to take my name off the

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127 Dinner With Judy

I'll come back and see Abby as much as is needed while

nod. "You go be

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 the world's expert

a mischievous grin

you dare talk about the weather," I laugh, pulling

this bottle of no-alcohol wine will have to

in it, or you can go back

as she looks at me more closely. "Winona,

listen, Judy

to show her some artwork, so they're

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

really broken about Jayden and she admitted she sees now

are so messed up right now. Jayden's fighting for his life, and I want to make peace with

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

say. "I'm too exhausted

that like you actually ever cook."

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

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 only so much I can handle right