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.

"1

"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."

magnificent, they are a lot of work. Maybe one day you can bring Abby to see it.

not sure. Now I have the business, it takes up a lot of my time. But if you wanted to stay there, I would

when I put

fixed on Abby, but with

I'm trying to soak up every minute with Abby. Winona

I ask, keeping my tone casual as I gather up Abby's scattered crayons.

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at me, her eyes narrowing slightly. "This time is for Abby," she says, her voice cold. "I'm not.

arm's length. I don't blame her. I've been a bitch. But if I want Abby in

won't always be five and she will begin to understand a lot

drawing. "Look, Grandma Judy! It's me as a princess in

going to put this

quick hug on

car." I say as I carry Abby out. "My word, young lady, you are getting so tall.

you next week. I

her into the car seat. "Grandma Judy will see your love you. Be good

today. I know you are busy.

it for her. As long as things

be doing anything to make

Like at

I really didn't mean for it

wasn't thinking how it would make Jayden feel if he

You knew exactly what you

to make things any worse between

make him want to leave this city and live elsewhere to get further away from you."