Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 350

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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 ridiculous,

"Am I?"

do what I came here for. You

I don't understand is why you aren't more prepared. You knew

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We turn to see the

much have they heard? We never argue in front

breath. "We're

forcing a smile for

he was there. It's

walk to the cottage?" he

I'll take the kids and see

and then suggests, "Why not make it more of an adventure for the

surprised by the suggestion. "That

to accompany the family. Make sure it's safe in there before they go

amazing. If it's okay

"Fine by me."

He nods and disappears.

at Jayden. "I'm sorry. My emotions are all over the place lately. I'm overreacting. The kids can chill here for the night, and I'll make

need to do with Nexus," I say, softening my tone. "We'll check out the cottage, and we

relaxing. "Thanks. I'll handle work and catch up with you later. I know

large picnic basket.

Viktor," I say sincerely.

wheels. It will be so nice to take him for

a small nod. "The kids will love it. They can

This family dynamic has been thrust on Jayden. I cannot fault how he's stepped up. I mean he was an only child with no decent father role model and now he's giving us all he can." "He's very dedicated

stop busting his ass, Winona.

kids and head out toward the cottage, with Viktor

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The walk is calming, and the kids are excited, pointing at

we approach the cottage,

we aren't sure how safe the floors and things

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 scared to breathe in there

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family