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

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

at Judy. "We'll see Abby

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

"Soon. For sure.

against it for a moment as I try

does

important. However, I know I also have to tell him his

in my shoulders. I refuse to let any of this trigger me. I need to talk to someone, get some advice.

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

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give me some insight, help

works-he thrives on conflict, on pushing people to their limits.

1. us.

handle this on my

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

I glance down and see a

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

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

kitchen counter, figuring I'll grab

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

in my

Her voice sounds worn out. "I want to take something to help me sleep. I'm just so tired but the thought of him is

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