Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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252 Old And Alone (Judy)

It feels like an eternity since I had Abby alone, and even though I cherish every moment with Abby, the supervision is a little suffocating. But I know this is my own fault.

I pushed Jayden too far. I did the same at the gala.

Gus was livid about that later. I told him to butt out of my life and run back to Greg's slut, Maria. That made him even more angry. I don't care. I have Brennan Industries, and I intend to own it completely. I don't have Jayden and that hurts.

However, I am beginning to see that setting off his anger is not the way I get him back. It's not working. The only way to get time with him again is to change how I do things. I'm going to do that.

Abby runs up to me and I hug her madly. Winona always stays within sight and earshot, her presence a constant reminder that I'm not trusted. I will play by the rules

For Abby's sake. I must be getting old, but not being able to have Abby in my life at all puts me in a very dark place

Abby sits on a small plastic chair, coloring a princess in one of those glittery activity books. She chatters on about the wedding, the dresses, and how she feels like a princess too.

I smile and nod, doing my best to keep the conversation light and fun.

She asks about my castle in Europe and I get out my phone.

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"I see Winona tense a little and I wave her over to show I'm not doing anything I shouldn't be with my phone and Abby. She walks over.

"Abby was just telling me about her wedding dress and asked about the castle in Europe. I'm showing her some photos."

"I see. That sounds like fun, doesn't it Abby. A real castle."

historic and magnificent, they are a lot of work. Maybe one day you can bring Abby

it takes up a lot of my time. But if you wanted to stay there, I would give

and wanders back to her seat when I put my

than usual, her eyes fixed on Abby, but with this heaviness

two-hour session flies by. I'm trying to soak up every minute with

keeping my tone casual as I gather up Abby's scattered crayons. And Henry? He must be

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Abby," she says, her voice cold.

nothing new. She's been like this since the beginning of these visits. Always guarded. Always keeping me at arm's length. I don't blame her. I've been a bitch. But if I want Abby in my life as she gets older,

she will begin to understand

waving her drawing. "Look, Grandma Judy! It's me as a princess in my wedding dress and you

sweetheart. I'm going to put this

a quick hug

as I carry Abby out. "My word, young lady, you are getting so tall. You'll have to carry

you next week. I

will see your love

today. I know you are busy. She is

okay. She loves her visits with you. I do it for her.

to make you

at the

sorry about that. I really didn't mean for it

thinking how it would make Jayden feel if he saw." I

you were

make things any worse between

to leave this city and live elsewhere to get further away from