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.

here for you. I love you." Only now, she's

body has gone rigid, his eyes fixed on Judy and Gabriel. His grip

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 her get to you. She's trying to

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.

firm but not unkind. "You put the 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

manipulating you like

bubbling to the surface. "You never cared about helping me. You weren't there when I needed you as a kid, so don't

flinches, but he doesn't back down. "I made mistakes, but this isn't

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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

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

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 down," I say, trying to catch up with him, Talk to

blazing, his 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 the background,

placing my hand on his arm, "I know. But you're doing the right

a bitter laugh, shaking his head. "It doesn't feel like I did the right thing. I feel like I'm trapped in her web, no matter how hard I

to escape."

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

softening just a fraction. "I don't want to be here anymore, Winona," he admits, his voice quieter now.

beat as I

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

to process what

"Yes."

racing. Leaving the city, starting fresh... It sounds tempting, especially after everything we've been through. But is it really that simple? "Once we're married, Henry is strong enough. I