Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

452 My Babysitter

(Cass)

The chill of the air doesn't bother me as I storm toward the cottage. My boots hit the gravel hard, and I clench my fists against the rising wave of emotions threatening to spill over.

I know I did the wrong thing, but I've also come out the other end. I don't need to hear judgment from anyone. My life has taken a turn for the better and nothing is going to take that from me. Viktor's condescending tone still rings in my ears. Who the hell does he think he is? And Jayden-he's acting like I'm the screw-up of the century. As if he hasn't held that title long term. I hear the car door slam behind me and glance over my shoulder. Jayden's long strides eat up the distance between us. "Cass, wait," he calls out, his voice calmer than I expect.

I don't slow down. "What now? Come to lecture me some more?"

"No," he says, catching up and matching my pace. "I want to apologize."

I stop abruptly, turning to face him. "Apologize? Seriously?"

"Yes." His eyes meet mine, steady and sincere. "I shouldn't have come down so hard on you. I'm just... under a lot of pressure right now."

"And you think I'm not?" I snap back. "This isn't just about you, Jayden. Winona's dealing with all of this too, and I'm here trying to clean up my own mess without stressing her out. Do you know how hard that is?"

He runs a hand through his hair, exhaling deeply. "You're right. It's hard for all of us. We are so scared we'll lose the baby. I'm scared about how that will affect Winona."

"I can't believe she is pregnant. It's so amazing."

"It really is. Hopefully we can keep her that way until the baby can be safely delivered."

"Like Henry?"

That was a trauma

such a

he fit into the palm of

I'll just

What do you know about her involvement in

using again a long time ago-way before Mia got involved. It was how I coped after

herself for

"It's not your fault. I tried to

few steps before he asks, "And now, what about this debt? What happens if they go to Winona

they will?" I never

pay off whatever needs to

Gus has the connections to sort it out I'm more worried that Mia is into things a lot more deeply than casual. She was there when

with us-recreational She's not some cartel queenpin.

tone is sharper now. "Gus thinks there's more to cher than we realize. If she's involved in something deeper, it could cause problems. Especially

business, I don't think she is doing more than using

Judy's apartment... that could

I say, "Mia's

see the kids in two weeks, I need to get into that apartment. If Mia's there, it could complicate things." "I'm sure

all in with Judy. That's been a bit hard with Viktor's level of protection." Jayden nods towards the car already parked at the

intense, isn't

is. So, you can do something to thank

turn my stare on him, I

Viktor occupied a few