Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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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."

for the

she doesn't argue.

his throat, glancing at Judy. "We'll see Abby

mine. "Yes, another time. Soon." Then she turns and walks away, Gus

casually. "Soon.

as I try to

does Judy

call Jayden. But I know he won't answer, not if he's in the middle of something important. However, I

of this trigger me. I need to talk to someone, get some

my thumb hovering over Gordon Brown's number. He's been

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insight, help me figure out my next

hesitate. What if involving Gordon only makes things worse? What if Steve finds out and sees it as a challenge? I know how his mind works-he thrives on

1. us.

can't risk that. I need to handle this on my own,

Steve take that away from me. Not again. But even as I tell myself that, a dark voice in the back of my mind whispers that I'm in over my head. That Steve is

phone buzzes in my hand, startling me. I glance down

I got you. Talk soon. Love

reply, telling him to be safe

phone on the kitchen counter, figuring I'll

me. But I need to hit the road, so I dry and dress and go to the kitchen to grab my phone and

back in my kitchen. "Oh,

nods. "I came to let you know I'm skipping going out today." Her voice sounds worn out. "I want to take something to help me sleep. I'm just so tired but the thought of