Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

Chapter 192

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(Winona)

"What the hell are you doing here?" The words slip out before I can stop them. I'm too on edge to care about politeness right now.

"Is that any way to greet your daughter's grandmother?" Judy's voice is all syrupy sweetness, but her eyes -those cold, calculating eyes-are scanning me, taking in every detail. Gus gives me an apologetic smile. "I told her you didn't like surprises."

"Abby's at school," I say, crossing my arms. "And we have plans after, so..."

"So?" Judy cuts in, her tone sharp. "So we'll wait. I'd love to catch up with you, Winona. Maybe we can chat while we wait for Abby to come home?"

I do not want her near my mother.

Is this coincidence that Steve is in town and Judy shows up?

I'm not mentioning a word about anything. Not Jayden, not Steve and definitely not Ashlyn.

I stand my ground.

"Maybe I can help," Judy offers, her voice too eager. "I could pick Abby up from school, like I used to. Spend some time with her while you handle your plans." "No," I say, too quickly. "Abby has a friend's birthday party."

Judy's eyes narrow slightly. "I see."

thanks for

but she doesn't argue. "Of

at Judy. "We'll see Abby another

mine. "Yes, another time. Soon."

say casually. "Soon. For

a moment as I try to catch my

much does

call Jayden. But I know he won't answer, not if he's in the middle of something important. However, I know I also have to tell him his mother is back in the country. I sent

need to talk to

Gordon Brown's number.

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me some insight, help

how his mind works-he thrives on conflict, on pushing people to their limits. If he thinks I'm trying to outmaneuver him, he'll double down, make

1. us.

need to handle this on my own,

I won't let Steve take that away from me. Not again. But even as I tell

hand, startling me. I glance

I

quick reply, telling him to be safe and that I love

phone on the kitchen counter, figuring I'll

need to hit the road, so I

in my kitchen. "Oh, having

want to take something to help me sleep. I'm just so tired but the thought

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