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'm here for you. I love you." Only now, she's doing it with

on Judy and Gabriel. His grip on my hand tightens, and

back at me for cutting her 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 his arm. "Don't let

it's too late. He's already 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,

no contact order on her. You go over there, you break it, and that's exactly what she wants. You're playing into her hands, Jayden." Jayden's

Gus insists. "She's manipulating you like she always

anger bubbling to the surface. "You never cared about helping me. You

down. "I made mistakes, but this isn't about me.

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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 late

opens his mouth to say something, but Jayden's already turning away, his grip on my

go," Jayden mutters, his voice

as we move toward the car. I can feel the anger still coursing through

emotions 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 what I do, she is always there, lurking in

placing 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 I'm

to escape."

say firmly, stepping closer to him. "You're building something new. You're building a life for us, for Abby, for Henry. You're

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

beat

away from her, from all this bullshit. I want a fresh start. I don't care

process what he's saying "Are you sure,

"Yes."

my mind racing. Leaving the city, starting fresh... It sounds tempting, especially after everything we've been through. But is it really that simple? "Once