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

she

glancing at

her eyes still locked on mine. "Yes, another time. Soon." Then she turns

"Soon.

as I

much does Judy

if he's in the middle of something important. However, I know I also have to tell him his mother

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

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

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give me some insight, help me

challenge? I know how his mind works-he

1. us.

I need to handle

again.

my hand, startling me. I glance down and see a message from

worry. I got you. Talk soon. Love

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

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

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

in my kitchen. "Oh,

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

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