Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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142 Being Patent

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142 Being Patient (Judy)

The news of Ashlyn's commitment to a high-security mental health facility had come as no surprise to me. After all, I was the one who had put the wheels in motion, ensuring that Ashlyn would be deemed unfit for trial. Knowing that her chaotic presence is now contained, though not entirely neutralized, is great because I still need her long-term.

My thoughts drift back to the day Ashlyn shot Jayden. It was supposed to be Winona in the crosshairs, not my son. I didn't know he would jump in front of her I didn't want to risk his life, just eliminate the thom in my side, Winona. I grip my teacup tightly, pushing the guilt away. Jayden survived, again, and that's what matters. Now, I need to play my part to perfection no matter how long it takes.

Winning Winona's trust is crucial if I'm going to get what I want-Jayden and Abby all to myself,

I've invited Winona and Abby over today. My staff answers the door and Winona greets me with a guarded expression when she enters my sitting room. "Please, help yourself to tea. And how are you, my darling?" I say to Abby. Abby's face lights up. "Grandma Judy! I drew you a picture!"

I kneel beside her, admiring her artwork. "Another one? I'll need a whole art gallery soon." I took it from her. "It's beautiful, sweetheart. You're so talented."

Winona watches us, a soft smile on her lips. I can tell she's starting to believe in this new, improved version of me. Perfect.

"Abby, your dollhouse is now in the room next to yours. I made you a new playroom."

I

"Sure."

make small talk with Winona, offering advice, asking for hers. Whatever it takes to break down her inherent distrust of me. Of course this will take months, maybe even years. But it will be worth it. "You know,

"Admire it?"

my day you just did what was expected. You endured whatever you had to endure. What

life was like that for you. That you felt you had no choice but

least with Greg it was physical, I knew what to expect. But if it had been Gus, I don't know. I wasn't risking

I could stick around

one ever does. It happens gradually,

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142 Being Patient

shakes her

telling you you're nothing. Then it's the threat of suicide. It starts with a push,

see. Well, again, I'm sorry you

so sorry though. You swear they will never hurt you again.

over, I can tell. Something I've said has hit the spot. That's what

I mean his father and uncle both had control issues, clearly. Jayden has been under a lot of pressure lately. I should've been honest from the start. I actually should not have contemplated what I did, what I tried to do to you."

""What about you?"

like to move forward for Abby. Jayden and I are finding some things hard