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."

eyes, trying to read him. "Something you can't tell

I don't want to. It's just... I need to work

nod, feeling a pang of worry but push it down. He took me meeting Steve

care of, and I think

want to stay here, I mean, this

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

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

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

onto his reassurance. "I want to stay here for

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at that house! I have to convince Mom to let it go.

can't force anything. They have a right to make

"I know."

"One more question."

"What?"

that gun come

those

doesn't answer my

pin that topic,"

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

"I'll miss you.

"I'll miss you too."

You were amazing out there. I'm proud

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

his goodbyes to the others and then he's gone. The place and my

the first

wait to have a

separate shower. I'd ask for one if possible. I turn the taps on,

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