Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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139 Another Day In Paradise (Winona)

Jayden's recovery has been steady, and we are very thankful. While it hasn't been all smooth sailing trying to navigate each other and our different outlook on life, there have also been wonderful times for us as a family.

It's the weekend again already, and we're sitting in my kitchen, discussing what comes next. Abby is drawing at the table, completely engrossed in her latest masterpiece, her little tongue poking out in concentration.

Jayden takes a deep breath, his fingers tapping lightly on his coffee cup. "I've been thinking," he says, taking a sip of his coffee. "Now that I'm recovered, I want us to start planning our future. Together."

"I think your recovery is still in progress. Don't push too hard," I say, eyeing him with concern. His face shows the strain of the last few weeks, though he tries to hide it.

"I'm not walking around on eggshells being incapacitated. I need to get back to building Brennan Industries," he replies, his tone resolute as he straightens up in his chair. "I understand. I feel the same about my own career," I respond, trying to keep the conversation balanced.

Jayden leans forward, his expression serious. "I'd like you and Abby to move in with me, Winona. It makes sense for us to be together under one roof."

I bite my lip, feeling the anxiety rise. "Jayden, you know how I feel about that. I want to go back to work and enjoy my independence here for a while." Jayden's brow furrows. "We don't need the money. I can take care of us. You have all the time and resources in the world to be as independent as you want."

I stare at him, my frustration bubbling to the surface. "You think being kept by your billions and not doing anything to build my own income is being independent?"

He shrugs, his nonchalance aggravating me further. "Well, yeah. Money is freedom."

about the money, Jayden," I say, trying to keep my voice calm but feeling my irritation rising." I love my work. I'm great at what I do. The best, you told me that. I need

down with a clink, a hint of frustration in his eyes. "I'm hearing you. I just thought you'd want to be home with Abby, focusing on our family and recovery after her next

can do both. I

to have more freedom. You could

"I'm going to use my skills, make a difference through hard work,

flash with anger. "Phillip? You're

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say firmly. "We had an amazing partnership before you came back offering me a consultancy

up abruptly, pacing the kitchen. "I don't like this, Winona. I don't like the idea of you working with

with him, and we had to pretend we were a couple when I was under house arrest? Having him to talk to was the only thing that kept me sane when Abby wasn't with me." Jayden spins around to face me, his eyes blazing. "Just

to ask me that," I retorted, my

right! You're my fiancée!" he roars, his

at his sudden outburst, my patience snapping. "You'd cast me out and told me that you believed I killed your child on purpose! Don't try

okay, sweetie. Daddy is a bit tired, that's all. Let's go get some fresh air." Jayden stops pacing, turning to face us with a look of

head, wiping her tears. She wriggles out

run along to your room and grab a sweater. It's a

her little feet pattering

Jayden