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."

search his eyes, trying to read him. "Something you

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

feeling a pang of worry but push it down. He took me meeting Steve alone with grace.

might head back home," he says after a moment. "There's business I need to take care of, and I think it'll be good for you to spend some time with your mom and

want to stay here, I

of nails for you. This isn't about this place,

feel about him leaving. "You think we'll be okay until

his hand reaching out to squeeze mine. "I'll just be a phone call away if you need me. This is all a part of being able to function normally We trust each other,

want to stay here for at

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I have to convince Mom to let it go.

you need to do," he says. "But you can't force anything. They have a right to make their own

"I know."

"One more question."

"What?"

that gun

I'm going on those streets

answer

pin that topic," I

topics can work against me." He smiles. I'll head

"I'll miss you.

"I'll miss you too."

know what? You were amazing out there. I'm proud of

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

goodbyes to the others and then he's gone. The place and my heart feels very empty

the

it. I can't wait to have a shower. We always

go check out the bathroom. Yes, there is a big tub and a separate shower. I'd ask for one if possible. I

for it on the stove, when we had electricity.