Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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260 That Escalated Quickly

(Jayden)

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"A hall pass?" I repeat, feeling my voice catch in my throat like I've been punched.

She stops pacing, turning to face me with her arms crossed defensively. Her eyes are wide.

I can tell she's still way too far gone from last night, there's something dead serious behind those glassy

eyes.

"Yeah. A hall pass. I mean, if I'm really gonna marry you, I need to... you know... figure some things out."

I blink, staring at her like she just told me she's considering a career as a rodeo clown. "Is this Lisa's idea?"

"No." "Really?"

She groans, throwing her head back dramatically before letting out a loud sigh. "Jayden, I've only ever been with you! What if... what if you're like, the worst in bed and I just don't know it because I've got nothing to compare it to?" I can't help it, I snort. "I can assure you, I'm not the worst-

She cuts me off, waving her hand in the air like she's swatting away a fly. "Self-praise is no recommendation!"

Then she hiccups, followed by an awkward giggle that makes her sound like a drunk cartoon character. I watch her, half-amused, half-stunned as she continues.

she starts, holding up her pinky finger, "you could be... down there. And I just don't

"Winona, seriously?"

of thought, still holding up her pinky as if it's the punchline to a joke. "I mean, what if I'm missing out on some... some massive, life-changing experience out there because I've

yell at he

part of me that's been through hell with her, knows I have to stay calm. I mean, when I think about

hair. "Okay, I get it. You're... confused, or whatever. But you really think some random hookup is gonna give you clarity on

tears, and before I could process what's happening,

it'll help me figure out if I can live with you

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have a

know?" She yells and cries some

of my nose, trying not to laugh at the sheer insanity of this conversation. "I can't believe

at her eyes, sniffling as she tries to pull herself together. "You just... you don't

I'm settling for, like, bottom- shelf tequila when I could be drinking top-shelf vodka? What if I never get

argue with her drunken

laugh escaping her. "I mean... you've never been bad, but

"You're seriously asking for a hall pass because you're

scrunches up again, and she nods, tears

dud in

you know me better than I know myself. But I don't even

want to be mad,

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