Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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336 Peace and Happiness (Winona)

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poper,

The elevator doors and I step into the penthouse. The countdown to our departure is ticking away. Tonight, Lisa and Cass are here for dinner.

"Mommy, Aunt Cass is coming, right?" Abby asks, her big eyes looking up at me as she jumps up and down.

"Yeah, she'll be here soon, sweetie. You know how much she loves spending time with you guys," I say with a smile, brushing her hair out of her face. "Aunt Lisa too." "Yay!"

As if on cue, the elevator dings, and I know it's Lisa and Cass.

"Hey sis."4 say as she approaches. "How's life?"

"Life is amazing!" Cass exclaims, arms outstretched as she makes her way in, like she's on top of the world. "Gabriel's amazing, work is amazing, everything is amazing. You don't have to worry about a thing" 1 smile. "Great."

Cass immediately drops down onto the floor with the kids, pulling Sarah and Abby into a hug. Then she fist -bumps Bobby and they talk a foreign Minecraft language.

I'm going to miss you guys so much."

"Come see my cubby," Abby begs.

"Sure! Lead the way."

They all disappear down the hall.

Lisa turns to me. "She's in overdrive tonight, huh?"

"Yeah, she's just trying to keep it upbeat for the kids," I say. "They are going to miss Cass a lot."

Anne comes over, wiping her hands on a towel. "Dinner's just about ready. I'll help settle the kids after they eat, then I'll leave you three to catch up." "Thanks, Anne," I say, appreciating the help. "Feel free to come join us."

"I think an early night is beckoning me. But thanks anyway."

keeps things moving, feeding the kids, and helping me manage the chaos. But something

how great everything is.

one last night out before you head off to Europe?" Lisa asks. "You, me, Cass-let's hit the

my head before she even finishes. "No way. I've got too much to

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messing with me

"You've been

I

over the place-heavy some days, spotting

be seen at clubs after that whole hall

nods slowly. "I get it. But come

the last thing I want is to run into Phillip or Lance

rolls her eyes but doesn't push. "Fine.

"I won't."

bed, kids." Anne says as she extracts Sarah and Abby from

want wine?"

waves her off. "Nah. I have to work early. I'll go see Bobby

me, lowering her voice. "Is she avoiding us? She's way too amped for a regular night. You don't think she's high or

shoot her a look. "Come on, Lisa. She's just in a good

raises her eyebrow.

defending Cass but unable to shake the small doubt that's creeping in. Cass's energy is a lot. But this

handle her own life. Any attempt by me to question her will just end up in a

life.

"I've

the business. Well, offer Phillip to

""Really? Wow."

really want to focus on my family right now. I want to see a different side

get that. Life

want to be the change instead of

attitude I

"Thank you."

get there, I

and see for yourself. I'll be busy with