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.

to say, "I'm here for you. I love you." Only now, she's doing it with Gabriel, and looking to

Judy and

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

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

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

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 start pretending to

down. "I made mistakes, but 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

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

go," Jayden mutters,

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

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, trying to

doing the

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

want to be here anymore, Winona," he admits, his voice quieter now. "Once Henry is well enough, I want to leave this city. I want to take you, 'Anne and the kids

my heart skipping a beat as I think of

all this bullshit.

trying to process what he's saying "Are you

"Yes."

at him, 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 we're married, Henry is strong enough. I want