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."

his eyes, trying to read him.

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

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

a moment. "There's business I need to take care of, and I think it'll be good for you to spend

want to stay here, I

would sleep on a bed of nails for you. This isn't about this

not sure how I feel about him leaving. "You think we'll

a phone call away if you need me.

reassurance. "I want to stay here for at least a week, I'm not taking

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have to convince Mom to let it go. I

do," he says. "But you can't force anything.

"I know."

"One more question."

"What?"

did that gun come

on those streets and

doesn't answer

that

how pinning topics can work against me." He smiles. I'll head out to the jet. Your suitcases from our

"I'll miss you.

"I'll miss you too."

You were amazing out there.

No. I've never been

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

call the

it. I can't wait to have a

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

beating water for it on the stove, when we had electricity. That