Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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298 Doubt Blossoms (Winona)

I'm sitting on a park bench the next day, watching Abby as she climbs the jungle gym, her little legs kicking out as she tries to navigate the bars. Judy's right behind her, guiding her carefully. It's one of the new playgrounds in the area, all shiny and safe. But I still feel uneasy, as I always do with Judy.

Judy's laugh rings out as Abby makes it to the top. She claps her hands, and Abby beams down at her. It's a picture-perfect moment, and I love it for Abby, but I hate that I can't ever be at peace with this woman in our lives. Every time Judy's around, I feel on edge, like there's something waiting to go wrong. But Abby loves her, and no matter how many boundaries I put up, there's always supervised visits. It's the deal we made.

I pull my jacket tighter around me, watching Judy lean in close to Abby, whispering something that makes her giggle. Judy looks over at me, I know she has something she wants to say.

"You should try the big slide next, Abby," Judy says, holding out her hand as Abby clambers down from the equipment. "It's the best one in the city. I'll come with you."

Abby nods excitedly and rushes off yelling, "no, I can do it by myself," leaving Judy to stroll back over to me. Damn it.

I can feel her judgment on me before she even sits down. Here it comes-whatever she's been gearing up

for

"So," she says casually, sliding onto the bench beside me. "You and Jayden all set for the wedding rerun?"

with you." I reply, keeping my tone short. Hoping that

managing everything with

she even know? Judy never misses an opportunity to get

I'm not interested in anything you say," I say flatly. "You're here

stepping into some big shoes. Gus is... well, complicated.

clench my jaw. She's not saying anything I haven't already thought about. But I'm not about to let her know that. "Jayden's not Gus," I say, my voice cold. "And whatever happened with Nexus Global, it's none of your business." Judy chuckles softly, shaking her

of twisted comfort. "Power like that changes people, Winona. Trust me, I've seen it happen too many times. Love... it takes a second seat

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Judy. He's not Greg, and he's definitely

I do. "Maybe. But Gus was different once too. He promised me the

want to hear this. I don't want her planting these doubts in my head. But the truth is, I've already had some of those thoughts myself. Jayden's been distracted

that look in his eyes sometimes, the one that says his mind is

the thought down. "This is none of your concern," I say, standing up, my hands clenched into fists. "You don't get to come here to try to mess with

careful. Men with that much power... they don't stay the same. And I'm sure you want to believe Jayden is

glare at her. "You're wrong. Jayden's

I am. But I've lived this life a long time, Winona. Power goes to their heads. Always has, always will. I'm just giving you something