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. "Something you can't

want to. It's just... I need to work it out in

it down. He took me meeting Steve

need to take care of, and I think it'll be good for you to spend some time with your mom and Cass without me

because you don't want to stay here,

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

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

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, no

his reassurance. "I want to stay here for at least a week,

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to convince Mom to let it go. I want to try and get Cass into a

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

"I know."

"One more question."

"What?"

did that gun come

going on those streets

answer my

that topic," I

see how pinning topics can 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."

know what? You were amazing out

if it's all too much." "Winona. No. I've never

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

the first

to have a shower. We always used

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

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