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.

you. I love you." Only now,

at him, and his whole body has gone rigid, his eyes fixed on Judy and Gabriel. His grip on my hand tightens, and I can

get 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

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

go over there, 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 own business," he

"She's manipulating you like

surface. "You never cared about helping me. You

but he doesn't back down. "I made mistakes, but this isn't about me. This is

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don't get it, do you? She's always pulling the strings, always playing her little games, and I'm

face hardens, but I can see the hurt in his eyes. He opens his mouth to say something, but Jayden's already turning away, his grip on my hand tight as

mutters,

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

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

know. But you're doing the right thing. You walked away

like I did the right thing. I feel like I'm trapped in

to escape."

not trapped," I say firmly, stepping closer to him. "You're building something new. You're building a life

his voice quieter now. "Once Henry

ask, my heart skipping a beat

he says, his gaze locking onto mine. "Somewhere far away from her, from all this bullshit. I want a fresh start. I don't care where we

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

"Yes."

fresh... It sounds tempting, especially after everything we've been