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."

thanks for the

but she doesn't

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

mine. "Yes, another time. Soon." Then

say casually. "Soon.

for a moment as I try to catch my breath. What a shit

does Judy

won't answer, not if he's in the middle of something important. However, I know I also have to tell him his mother

me. I need to talk to someone, get some advice. But who? Jayden's gone, and I don't want to drag Lisa into this

Gordon Brown's number. He's been a solid ally, someone who knows how to

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some insight, help me figure out my next

worse? What if Steve finds out and sees it as a challenge? I know how his mind works-he thrives on conflict, on pushing people to their limits. If he

1. us.

handle

me. Not again. But even as I tell myself that, a dark voice in the back of my mind whispers

startling me. I glance

it. Don't worry. I got you. Talk soon.

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

figuring I'll

and I savor each last drop cascading over me. But I need to hit the road, so I dry and dress and go to the kitchen to grab

in my kitchen. "Oh, having trouble

voice sounds worn out. "I want to take something to