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

smile tightens, but she doesn't argue. "Of

throat, glancing at Judy.

locked on mine. "Yes, another time. Soon." Then she turns and

casually. "Soon. For

against it for a moment as I try

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middle of something important. However, I know I also have to tell

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

thumb hovering over Gordon Brown's number. He's been a solid ally, someone

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can give me some insight, help me figure out my next

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

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handle this on my own,

control me. I've faced worse than this before, and I've survived. I'm stronger now, more capable. I won't let 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

me. I glance down and see a message

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

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

on the kitchen counter, figuring I'll grab a

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

is back in my

"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