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."

being

"Am I?"

to do what I came here for. You

aren't more prepared. You knew

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to respond when we both hear shuffling behind us. We turn to see the

I mutter under my breath. How much have they heard? We never argue in front of

deep breath. "We're both tired.

I agree, forcing a smile

forgot he was

a walk to the cottage?" he

nod. "Yeah, I think I'll take the kids and see what we're working

make it more of an adventure for the

the suggestion. "That sounds perfect. Thanks,

I'm happy to accompany the family. Make sure it's safe

that would be amazing. If

"Fine by me."

He nods and disappears.

are all over the place lately. I'm overreacting. The kids can chill here for the night, and I'll

Nexus," I say, softening my tone. "We'll check out the cottage, and we can talk more

handle work and catch

with a large picnic basket. I hope it isn't

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

will be so nice to take him for a

small nod. "The kids will love it.

those siblings. This family dynamic has been thrust on Jayden. I cannot fault how he's stepped up. I mean he was an only

stop busting his ass, Winona. I mean he never said

kids and head out toward the cottage, with

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lush greenery, and the sun shining through the trees. The walk is calming, and the kids are excited, pointing at everything

approach the cottage, I

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

in front of us is large, with overgrown gardens 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

I ask, raising

family