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."

for the

but she doesn't argue. "Of

his throat, glancing at Judy.

time.

I say casually. "Soon.

leaning against it for a moment as I try to catch my

much does Judy

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

I refuse 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

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

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me some insight, help me figure

a challenge? I know how his mind works-he

1. us.

handle this on my own, at

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 more dangerous now than he's ever been, and that

startling me. I

I

reply, telling him to be safe and that I love

the kitchen counter, figuring I'll grab a quick shower

to hit the road, so I dry and dress and go to the kitchen to

in my kitchen. "Oh, having

nods. "I came to let you know I'm skipping going out today." Her voice sounds worn out. "I want to take something

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