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.

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

me meeting Steve alone with

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

that because you don't want to stay here, I mean,

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

about him leaving. "You think

if you need me. This is all a part of being able to function normally We trust each

his reassurance. "I want to

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

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

"I know."

"One more question."

"What?"

that gun

think I'm going on those streets

doesn't answer my

pin that

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

"I'll miss you.

"I'll miss you too."

were amazing out there. I'm proud of

Are you sure you're 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

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

the first

have a shower. We always used

I'd ask

water for it