Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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162 The Past Unravels

(Winona)

"I know we have our list, Jayden, but I have something else I need to talk about in our safe space today."

Jayden looks surprised but he nods. "Of course."

Barnaby leans back in his chair, glancing between us. Winona, It sounds like there's something significant you need to share with Jayden. Let's start."

I take a deep breath, my heart pounding.

I look at Jayden, his eyes are filled with worry. "I met with Steve," I say, my voice steady, but I can feel the tension coiled in my stomach. "Steve Halley. My fath...my sperm donor. That creature is barely human let alone a father."

Jayden's eyes widen, and his face pales. "You what? Winona, are you serious? That man is dangerous."

"I know," I say quickly. "Which is why I had Gordon with me, hidden from Steve. I wasn't stupid about it. Jayden."

"Why didn't you tell me? Why didn't you let me go with you?" His voice is tight, barely controlled. I can see the hurt and the fear mixing in his expression, and it tears at me.

"I didn't want to put you in that position," I say, my voice softer now. "I knew this was something I needed to do without you. And honestly, I wasn't sure how you'd react, and I knew I had to go. I wanted to."

the tension. Before we dive into the details of what happened, Winona, can you talk about why

He's been this shadow over my life for so long, defining who I was. I felt like... I felt like if I didn't face him, I'd never be free. I'd always be that scared little girl, hiding from the monster in the closet." Jayden is still staring at me, but his face is relaxed, like

doesn't control me anymore. I told him everything I've wanted to say for years, and he didn't break me.

what?" Jayden

our future. You've always seen me as this strong, capable person, but that's not who I was before we met in school." I

never shared the details with you, with anyone, because I was terrified you'd see me differently. I guess I was terrified

emotion. "Winona, nothing you say could change how I feel about

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reality.

before, Jayden. People say they'll love you no

about it this time. I'll prove it with

it,

his voice calm but firm. "Winona, why do you think you never shared these details

and see the filthy, neglected child I was, not the person I've tried so hard to become.

one who brought Steve back into my life. She wanted to break me down, and for a long

your fault, Jayden. She was manipulative, and she knew exactly what buttons to push. But we are here to learn how

is where we need to focus. Winona,

I nod.