Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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225 Saturday Reflections (Winona)

Saturday morning greets me with a quiet kind of heaviness. I'm back in the penthouse trying to be awake enough to spend some time with Abby after another long night at the hospital.

Jayden is still with tiny Henry, and he'll be home for lunch and a nap later. Ashlyn's time on life support is almost up, and it's like a shadow that hangs over every minute of the day. In limbo, almost. But life goes on, as it always does.

Lisa is here and she's in the same dress as last night. She called and asked if I could pick her and Cass up from doing the walk of shame. I was about to leave the hospital anyway.

She's sitting in the living room with a cup of coffee, looking every bit like the best friend I need right now.

"How's Henry?"

"Oh, Lisa, he's so incredibly small, I can't even believe babies can survive like that."

"I guess the will to survive is a basic instinct. I hope he makes it."

"So do I. I think it will kill us both if he doesn't. But there are just so many things that can go wrong. I

almost have to expect the worst."

"Have faith. Each day is a bonus."

"That is true, anyway, how are you? All night clubbing has been a while."

"I was happy to stick with Cass and make sure she got back here safely."

"Thanks for that."

I sit down. "I've been dying to hear about

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my eyes and smile.

taking a sip of her coffee. "Hey, I'm just saying. But seriously, what's the deal with these people?

out a sigh, running my fingers through my hair. "Not much, honestly. Jayden was about to go into a board meeting when they showed up. He handed half his shares over to them and the rest to

put together. But Jayden. isn't interested in being friends. He just wants to leave that

put together. A little too well, I think." Lisa leans in as she speaks. "I think

problems. Maybe taking her to the having alcohol was a stupid thing on

club and

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than with people we don't know. I had her back.

read on it

polite, well-spoken, and seems to know exactly what to say.

just paranoid. I think we need to give them a chance.

wouldn't speak too soon. His youngest sister, Mia and Cass hit it off almost immediately, which is great on the surface, but I can't shake the feeling that Mia's a little too wild for Cass." "It won't

is older by four years. I asked her age. She's

"I see."

acting like she was eighteen, you

"And the others?"

and Ana, seemed uncomfortable at the club. They didn't say much and left not

"Really? Did Gabriel stay?"

him a lot. I think they were disappointed that the sisters left but they weren't getting anywhere with them anyway." "Lance would be upset if his usual charm wasn't

even Mia would barely speak to him. So, he'll have a bruised ego with a hangover today." Lisa leans back, crossing her arms

I'm more concerned about tomorrow, honestly. Saying goodbye to Ashlyn... Then I'd like her to have a nice service later in the week, something

He's the only one who ever loved her anyway." Her words hit a nerve, and I find myself questioning things I thought I'd put to rest. "Do you think... Do you think he's still