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

she doesn't

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

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

"Soon. For sure. Welcome

against it for a moment as

does Judy

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

to talk to someone, get some advice. But who? Jayden's gone, and

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

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some insight,

I know how his mind works-he

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to handle this on

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

hand, startling me. I glance down and see a

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

quick reply, telling him to

figuring I'll grab a quick shower

over me. But I need to hit the road, so I dry

is back in my kitchen.

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

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