Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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239 Judy's Gesture

239 Judy's Gesture

(Winona)

The night has been a success by all accounts. The Brennan Wing has a record-breaking amount of

donations.

"I just want to say goodnight to Henry," he says. "This gala has been great... I've done what I came to do."

"I'm very proud of you. Let's go. You've done more than enough tonight."

We continue toward the exit, weaving through the last few clusters of people lingering by the door. Just as we're almost at the staircase, I catch sight of Judy, sitting at her table with Gabriel and Cass.

I see her lean over, whisper something to Gabriel, and then, with a smile that feels sharp enough to cut, she does it.

She touches Gabriel on the back of the head and rubs. As she does she glances over at Jayden.

That damn gesture.

It's a small thing, but I see it instantly, the same subtle motion she used to make with Jayden, a quiet symbol of love she had for him. It was always her thing.

I love you." Only now, she's doing it with Gabriel, and

eyes fixed on Judy and Gabriel. His grip on my hand tightens, and I can practically hear

out," he says through gritted teeth, his voice low and dangerous. "She's using him, and he doesn't even realize it. I'm going to tell her it won't work." "Jayden, don't," I whisper, pulling gently on

turning, about to march over to her, the fury clear in every step. I know that look, that anger, and I know if he goes over there, things will get ugly. The police will get called. Before he can take another step, Gus appears in front of him, his hand on Jayden's chest, stopping him in his tracks. Gus moves

you break it, and that's exactly what she wants. You're playing into her hands, Jayden." Jayden's eyes blaze, his jaw clenched as he glares at Gus. "Mind your

to help you," Gus insists. "She's manipulating you like she always does. Don't give her

me. You weren't there

this isn't

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get it, do you? She's always pulling the strings, always playing her little games, and I'm done. I'm done with all of it. And you-stop trying to be a father to me. It's too

something,

go," Jayden mutters, his voice

out into the cool night air, and Jayden's pace quickens as we move toward the car. I can feel the anger still coursing through him, his shoulders tense, his breathing uneven. "Jayden, slow

right on the surface. "I can't do this anymore, Winona," he says, his voice raw. "This city, this life... It's suffocating me. It's like no matter

my hand on his arm, "I know. But you're doing the right thing. You walked away from

his head. "It doesn't feel like I did the right thing. I feel like

to escape."

not trapped," I say firmly, stepping closer to him. "You're building something new. You're building a life for us, for Abby, for Henry. You're not under her control

expression softening just a fraction. "I don't want to be here anymore, Winona," he admits, his voice quieter now. "Once Henry is well enough, I want

skipping a beat as I think of leaving

here," he says, his gaze locking onto mine. "Somewhere far away from her, from all this bullshit. I want a fresh start.

deep breath, trying to process what he's saying "Are you

"Yes."

tempting, especially after everything we've been through. But is it really