Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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(Winona)

Mom comes back through first and I get up to go make her some tea.

"Do you take cream and sugar?" I never remember her drinking to

She shakes her head. "No. Just plain thanks."

Maybe she couldn't afford cream and sugar before. My mind is full of a lot of maybes as I make her drink and take it into the living room and hand it to her. "Mom, sit down. Relax."

She takes it with a smile and sits on the edge of the sofa. Resting her cup on the side table. "This is all so much, Winona. I don't know how to thank you."

"You don't have to thank me," I say, taking a sip of my tea. "We're family. This is what we do for each. other. Plus, it probably is my fault that the house got torched. I did go in with both feet, and I could have handled things a little more calmly."

She nods, but I can see the doubt in her eyes. She's never really had a family like this before-a family that's there for her, that supports her. And I'm not sure she knows how to handle it.

I can't say I'm sorry it's gone but I know it was the only home you knew. I get that. But you're resilient and you'll reinvent yourself again whether it's here in this city or elsewhere. I have faith in you." "But I don't deserve such grace from you."

"Mom, I can hold onto the past, but I don't want to. I want a peaceful and happy life. That's what I want for all of us. Don't let guilt over something we can't change ruin our chance now."

"I'm not looking for you to forgive me. It's me that has to to forgive me. I know I could have done better and I'm sorry I didn't. You deserved so much better."

"Thank you for saying that. For a long time I didn't believe that myself. But now I know I do deserve happiness and I know you and Cass do as well. I think we can be good for each other, and for Abby." "You are a very dedicated mother."

"Abby is my world. You'll understand when Jayden brings her home."

me for asking, but does Jayden live

has a penthouse apartment. I wont even get started on that level of luxury, but it's what he's been raised with. We are working out how living together might look for

sharing a space and routines would be a tricky thing for independent people

comes back in and plops onto the armchair across from us, her expression guarded. "This

"Something good

awesome in the guest wing but it will take a lot of adjustment. I mean

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not compulsory to use them." I

the dishes by

Cass gives a groan.

easier than adjusting back. Give it some time. You'll both

how she is.

sips her tea, her hands shaking slightly. I'm

About.... how we live beyond

your temporary address, so your payment doesn't change. You mentioned doing some social

serve soup. That sort of thing. Not much money but a

your kitty

Cass. "You can start looking for jobs

haven't changed

year. Get some work experience and then

agrees. "You

do you want to

Cass shrugs.

do you

interests maybe artistically?"

don't have a