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."

can bring Abby to see it. You're always

takes up a lot of my time. But if you wanted to stay

her seat when I put my cell back in my

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

trying to soak up every minute with Abby. Winona

wedding plans going?" I ask, keeping my tone casual as I gather up Abby's

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at me, her eyes narrowing slightly. "This time is for Abby," she says, her

these visits. Always guarded. Always keeping me at arm's length. I don't blame

be five and she will

Grandma Judy! It's me as a princess in

sweetheart. I'm going to put this on

give Abby a quick hug on

"My word, young lady, you are getting so tall. You'll have

you next week. I

Judy will see your love you. Be good for mommy and

bringing her today. I know you

you. I do it for her. As long as things don't change,

won't be doing anything to make

at the gala

for it to happen. I just did that to Gabriel from habit,

make Jayden feel if he

you

want to make things any worse

It's impossible. All you did was make him want to leave this city