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."

for the

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

glancing at Judy.

move, her eyes still locked on mine. "Yes, another time. Soon." Then she turns and walks away, Gus sticking close behind

say casually. "Soon. For sure. Welcome

it for a moment as I try to catch my breath. What a shit

much does Judy

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

shoulders. I refuse to let any of this trigger me. I need to talk to

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

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some insight, help

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

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risk that. I need to handle this on

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

my hand, startling me. I glance down and see

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

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

phone on the kitchen counter, figuring I'll

need to hit the

back in my kitchen. "Oh, having trouble

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 me sleep. I'm just so tired but the thought of