Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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138 Does perfection Exist? (Winona)

I'm actually not sure Jayden and I can live together long term. We are very different in fundamental things. Like, I cook and clean for myself, and he has a whole array of staff for everyday things. He never got why I wanted my career because he had more money than we could ever need.

As I move around my living room, I think back on my time working and being friends- well I guess more than friends- with Phillip. It was always so easy with him in understanding me and my needs. He communicated even when we weren't even in a proper, committed relationship. He got what being friends or a couple is about. That level of respect for someone else's opinion without it ever having to be said.

If I could have that with Jayden, things would be near perfect. But Perfection is not something to strive for. It's a thing we believe exists, but I'm not sure it does.

I look at Jayden unpacking a box he's packed and notice his expression shift. He looks like he's about to say something but hesitates.

"What is it?" I ask gently. "Remember we are being honest about everything."

"I've been thinking," he starts, his voice cautious. "About Abby's routine. I know it's important to keep things stable for her, but I also think it would be good for us to create new routines together. As a family."

I nod, understanding his point but also feeling a pang of anxiety. "I agree. But we need to be careful. She's been through so much already. We can't just change everything overnight. Plus, her next operation is very close. I want to keep the status quo until after that."

"Of course. That's why I wanted us to live together," he says quickly. He smiles, but it doesn't reach his eyes. "I just want everything to be perfect for our little girl. And for us."

"Perfect is overrated," I say with a small laugh. "Let's aim for a happy and healthy child. That's all she needs. It's all I need too. Perfect is an impossible thing to maintain." Jayden pulls me into a hug, and I feel a mixture of hope and uncertainty. I do love him. I know I do. But a lifelong relationship is about a lot more than love.

"I love you, Winona. I'll try not to be such a bonehead."

"Just be you, that's all I want. The real Jayden, not some image you portray. I want to know the real Jayden."

Jayden's phone buzzes, breaking the moment. He glances at it and frowns. "It's Mother. She wants to come over and see Abby."

stiffen at the mention of Judy. Trusting her is a whole other ballgame but I do want to maintain the peace at least.

"Maybe it's not the best time today." Last thing I need Judy to see is the unrest between Jayden and I.

He nods, understanding. "You're right. I'll tell her another time."

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138 Does perfection Exist?

Just as I'm beginning to feel a bit more relaxed, the doorbell rings. Jayden and I exchange a look of surprise. "Who could that be?" I ask, standing up to answer the door. When I open it, Judy is standing there, holding a tray of homemade cookies.

But I'm almost certain she hasn't made them.

your house when I texted and, well, no point of these

face a mask of controlled anger.

"I'm not staying, Jayden. I thought it might be a good chance

see the tension rise between them, and I step in, trying to diffuse the situation. "Thank you, Judy. That's very kind of

keeping the peace. Judy steps inside,

she sits down, Jayden's frustration

moving, Winona?" Judy asks as she looks around at the

"No. I'm staying here."

thought you may have moved into the

gets stronger. I think he's

couples live

deal about us not living together?" Jayden asks in a heated

us. "Okay. I think I'll leave you two

doesn't say anything. I walk Judy to the door, giving her a reassuring smile. Thank

Jayden, who's pacing the living room, his anger barely contained. "Why did you let her

(Winona)

and clean for myself, and he has a whole array of staff for everyday things. He never got why I wanted my career because he had more

time working and being friends- well I

got what being friends or a couple is about. That level of respect for someone else's opinion without

not something to strive for. It's a thing we believe exists, but

at Jayden unpacking a box he's packed and notice his expression shift. He looks like he's about

"Remember

been thinking," he starts, his voice cautious. "About Abby's routine. I know it's important to keep things stable for her, but

close. I want to keep the status quo until after that." "Of course. That's why I wanted us to live together," he says quickly. He smiles, but it doesn't reach his eyes. "I just

a small laugh. "Let's aim for a happy and healthy child. That's all she needs. It's all I need too. Perfect is an impossible thing to maintain." Jayden pulls me into a hug, and I feel a mixture of hope and uncertainty.

Winona. I'll try not to be

The real Jayden, not some image

glances at it and frowns. "It's Mother. She wants to

at the mention of Judy. Trusting her is a whole other ballgame but I do want to maintain

Last thing I need Judy to see is the

understanding. "You're right. I'll tell her another

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138 Does perfection Exist?

I'm beginning to feel a bit more relaxed, the doorbell rings. Jayden and I exchange a look of surprise. "Who could that be?" I ask, standing up to answer the door. When I open it,

I'm almost certain she

actually in my car near your house when I texted and, well,

me at the door, his face a mask of controlled anger. "Mother, I just told you not