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."

lingers. "I know. But that doesn't mean we should waste money

hair. "Ah, Winona. You can't save

For fuck's sake. I'm

help someone. Just

definitely being triggered by that house and seeing my

that away because things got tough. I sit

back against the headboard, staring up at the ceiling. "I want to

at me and nods. "I can

be okay. I'm not going to push myself on Cass. I don't

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better

"I agree. She's dealing with a lot and throwing more at her might do

if there's anything she needs. I gave her my number before we came here and told her to call

wise."

the unease doesn't fully disappear. What if I never hear

this out. My phone rings. I glance

even say hello, Mom's panicked voice comes through the line." Winona, it's Cass. She hasn't come home for

heart drops. "What do

rif

matter if we argue, we always show up for dinner. No judgment. No anger. Just have dinner and talk

happened, did

the truth about what it used to

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