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."

read him.

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

me meeting Steve

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 Cass without

want to stay here, I

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

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

he says, 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

hold onto his reassurance. "I want to stay here for at least a

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have to convince Mom to let it

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

"I know."

"One more question."

"What?"

did that gun come

those streets

answer my

that

work against me." He smiles. I'll head out to the jet. Your suitcases from our suite will be here any

"I'll miss you.

"I'll miss you too."

You were amazing out there. I'm

up with. Are you sure you're okay with it? I'll understand if it's all too much." "Winona. No.

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

the

can't wait to have a shower. We always used

Yes, there is a big tub and a separate shower. I'd ask

the bathroom in the house. I remember beating water for it