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 the

but she doesn't

at Judy. "We'll see Abby another

time. Soon." Then she turns and walks away, Gus sticking close behind

casually. "Soon. For

for a moment as I try to

does Judy

important. However, I

I need to talk to someone, get some advice. But who? Jayden's

glance at my phone again, my thumb hovering over Gordon Brown's number. He's been a solid ally, someone who

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can give me some insight,

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 thinks I'm trying to outmaneuver him, he'll double down, make things even more

1. us.

that. I need to handle

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

me. I glance down and

on it. Don't worry. I got

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

phone on the kitchen counter, figuring I'll grab

treat, 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 my

back in my kitchen.

worn out. "I want to take something to

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