Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 251

251 Fears revealed

(Winona)

I can't move. I can't breathe.

"Jayden?" My voice comes out softer than I intend, almost a whisper, but it's the only thing I can manage. My throat is tight, my pulse pounds in my ears.

He doesn't answer but I see the guilt and confusion in his eyes. He knows. He knows what I heard.

"What-what was that?" I ask, trying to keep my voice steady, but failing miserably. My hands tremble, and I clench the bedsheet to stop them from shaking so much.

Jayden runs a hand through his sweat-soaked hair, his fingers, and he looks down. "It's nothing, Winona. Just a nightmare."

"Bullshit it was just a nightmare," I say. "Jayden, you called out Ashlyn's name. You used the safe word..."

He doesn't answer, and that silence is louder than any explanation he could offer. My stomach twists. sit up fully now, pushing the covers off me, and the cold air hits my skin. But I don't care.

wwwwww

The chill in the room has nothing on the icy knot forming in my gut.

"It was a dream then a nightmare with Ashlyn. I'm sure it's just all the pressure lately. Nothing to worry

about."

"You used the safe word Jayden. That isn't nothing. Are you having sex or whatever in your dreams because I'm not giving you sex?"

No, it isn't

sexual. You writhe, pant and say her name and the safe word. Don't fucking tell me you aren't having fetish sex

sharp though his eyes still look dazed.

to me. You promised no lies." I can't help the edge of anger in my

the fuck are

happened before. You've

knew? Why didn't you say

I didn't want this before

face changes. A flash of something crosses his features-Anger? Guilt?

asks, his voice a mix

what to do, okay? I didn't want to make it a bigger deal than it was. We have enough going on. I thought it would stop Barnaby

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You told the therapist but you couldn't

want to derail our

angry huff, he starts pacing the room. "You should've told me. This is the kind of thing we need

tell me

pacing, "Because I...I couldn't. How could you

I stand up now. "I trust you. I love you. But how was

who tore us apart! The woman

and I immediately feel a pang of regret, but the words are out now. The silence that follows

he finally says, quieter now, his shoulders slumping. "It's probably stress. Henry, Judy, the wedding... It's

your dreams. What if it's more than just stress? What if there's something you're not dealing with? What if deep down, you still love her?"

Winona,"

having

a damn dream,