Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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(Winona)

I mean who has a Picasso in their living room?

I'm pacing, trying to keep my voice calm, but frustration is making it hard.

"I just don't get why you thought kids would be okay here," I say, gesturing at the fragile antiques and museum-level furniture. "You should have made other arrangements."

Jayden crosses his arms, looking as frustrated as I feel. "I wanted to share this with you first. I didn't even know that cottage existed. And now you want us to refurbish a place that's been abandoned for thirty years?"

"Yes, because it's the only option that makes sense!" I snap back. "We can't raise the kids here, tiptoeing around a bunch of things that are priceless. They're already on edge, Jayden."

"I get that, but my schedule is packed. I've got work piling up."

Just as he finishes, his phone buzzes. He glances at the screen, and I see the tension in his shoulders tighten. "It's Sofia," he swipes to answer the video call

Sofia's voice comes through, clipped but with that annoying sexy edge. "Jayden, finally. The client's pissed that you missed the marketing meeting."

Jayden shifts, his face tight. He steps away from me, but I can still hear everything. "I know, Sofia. I had to deal with family stuff. I'll handle the client." She's clearly not pleased. "Well, I've been fielding questions all morning. It would've been nice to get a heads-up before you vanished."

"I'll sort it out. We'll talk later," he replies, trying to cut the conversation short and end the call..

"You need to come and sort it out now. We'll lose a major client if you don't. We haven't lost a client in years."

"I'll be there in thirty minutes." He disconnects the call.

"Great, now you're leaving us again."

Jayden rubs the back of his neck. "I'll be back as soon as I can."

"Whatever. I'm sure Sofia will keep you company," I snipe.

"Don't start," Jayden snaps, turning back to face me. "She's just trying to please the client."

"I'm sure she knows exactly how to please the client, and the boss."

you're being ridiculous,

"Am I?"

what I came here for. You

why you aren't more

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both hear shuffling behind us. We turn to see the

have they heard?

taking a deep breath. "We're both

I agree, forcing a smile for

steps forward. I forgot he was

to

nod. "Yeah, I think I'll take the

glances between us and then suggests, "Why not make it more of an adventure for the kids? I can have the kitchen pack a picnic

the suggestion.

if you don't need me, I'm happy to accompany the family. Make sure it's safe

be amazing. If it's

"Fine by me."

He nods and disappears.

the place lately. I'm overreacting. The kids can chill here for the night, and I'll make sure they are careful." "We'll make sure they are careful." He

say, softening my tone. "We'll check out the cottage,

me a grateful look, his shoulders relaxing. "Thanks. I'll handle work and catch up with you later. I know you're in safe hands

large picnic basket. I hope it isn't caviar and blue

Viktor," I say sincerely. "This is just what

will be so nice

"The kids will love

I cannot fault how he's stepped up. I mean he was an only child with no decent father

busting his ass, Winona. I mean he never

toward the cottage, with Viktor carrying the basket

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greenery, and the sun shining through the trees. The walk is calming, and

cottage,

wait with me, kids, we aren't sure how

and vines creeping up the stone walls. It looks like something out of an old movie-neglected but still standing strong. Viktor stands beside me. "The original homestead was gifted to Gus. He told me he was too

I ask, raising

family here in