Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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167 Two Worlds

(Winona)

We check into the best hotel in the city.

I don't belong here wasting money while others are suffering, I don't deserve it.

Jayden is busy at the front desk, handling the details, but my mind is back at that house. The contrast between this opulence and the place I grew up in is too much. How do I reconcile these two worlds? How do I accept that I'm living in one and Ignoring the other?

When Jayden comes back with the electronic room key, I can't help but voice what's on my mind. "This place is over the top, Jayden. We don't need all this. It's... unnecessary."

He looks at me, his expression softening. "You've been triggered. We'll stick a pin in this for now and talk about it in therapy."

Is he being understanding or patronizing?

We take the elevator up to our suite in silence, the plush carpet underfoot almost mocking the rough, cold floors of my past.

When we step into the room, it's as luxurious as expected-huge windows with a view of the city. A bed that looks like it could swallow you whole.

A bathroom that's bigger than most apartments on the other side of the city. My side of the city.

"This really feels wrong," I say, more to myself than to Jayden.

He sits beside me, taking my hand in his. "Don't let the past make you feel like you're not worth it. You worked damn hard to get here."

but the unease lingers. "I know. But that doesn't mean we should waste money on things. I'd like to live more frugally and set up some real

hair. "Ah, Winona.

the hair! For fuck's sake.

want to help someone. Just because you can't save every single person on the planet

seeing my mom and meeting my sister. This isn't Jayden's fault. Taking it out on him now isn't

system, and I can't throw that away because things got tough. I sit

sit in silence for a few moments, the tension easing. I lean back against the headboard, staring up at

and nods. "I can stay if

on Cass. I don't think it's my place to

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probably better

and throwing more at her might do more harm

came here and told her to call if she needed anything. Jayden squeezes my hand. That's a good plan. Letting your mom dictate where things go from here

wise."

the unease doesn't fully disappear. What if I never hear from her again? What if it's just easier not having

my head. I can't allow myself to think like this. Therapy is the place to hash this out. My

voice comes through the line." Winona, it's Cass.

heart drops. "What do

rif

we always show up for dinner.

happened, did

everything," Mom says, her voice shaky. "I thought she should know the truth about what it used to be like, about her father. About who...what... I used to be before her."

so angry, Winona. I'm worried sick. I can't go out there to get her. I'm not strong enough to face people like that... But I need to find her. I need to know she's okay. If anything has happened to her.." "Mom, slow down," I say, trying to keep my voice calm, but the fear is creeping in. "Where would she go? Do