Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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172 Unfamiliar Comforts

(Winona)

I drive us across the city in a cheap hire car, away from the grime, decay and horrid memories that defined so much of my childhood.

The hotel we check into isn't luxurious by Jayden's standards, but it's clean and comfortable.

Far better than anything Mom and Cass have experienced ever. I chose it carefully-something that wouldn't overwhelm them but would still offer them a taste of security and comfort.

As we step into the small lobby, I can see Cass looking around, her expression staid. Mom is quiet, her eyes darting nervously from one side of the lobby to the other.

"It's very nice," Mom says softly, almost like she's afraid to jinx it by speaking too loudly. "Thank you,

Winona."

I nod, giving her a reassuring smile. "It's a place to rest. We'll be safe here."

Jayden handles the check-in process, his usual confidence on full display, but I can sense something different in him. He's quieter than usual.

Maybe this whole experience has him rattled. Maybe he doesn't think he can handle it.

My mind is so tired I don't even have the strength to worry about something like that right now.

Once Mom, Cass and I are settled in the room-two double beds and a pull-out couch-he pulls me aside.

"We need to talk," he says, his voice low.

I step into the hallway with him and close the room door. "About what?"

"I have something major to take into our next therapy session."

trying to read him. "Something you can't

his head. "It's not that I don't want to. It's just...

a pang of worry but push it down. He took me meeting Steve alone with grace. I have to offer him the

to take care of, and I think

want to stay here, I mean, this

on a bed of nails for you. This isn't about this place, or you and your

feel about him leaving. "You think

mine. "I'll just be a phone call away if you need me. This is all a part of being able to

hold onto his reassurance. "I want to stay here for at least a week, I'm

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have to convince Mom to let it go. I want

what you need to do," he says. "But you can't

"I know."

"One more question."

"What?"

did that

on those streets and not

doesn't answer

that topic,"

work against me." He smiles. I'll head out to the jet. Your suitcases from our suite

"I'll miss you.

"I'll miss you too."

were amazing out there. I'm proud

okay with it? I'll understand if it's all too much." "Winona. No. I've never been more sure that I want to be with you. You're amazing. You're loyal and trustworthy. I am lucky you still have my back after everything. I don't deserve that." We held

then he's gone. The place and my heart

the

I can't wait to have a shower.

shower. I'd

think back to the bathroom in the house. I remember beating water for it on the stove, when