Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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(Winona)

It's been hours since Lisa shut herself in her bedroom

I knock softly. "Lisa? It's me."

No answer.

I crack the door open, peeking inside. The room is dim, lit only by the faint glow of her bedside lamp. She's curled up on the bed, facing the wall, her body still.

"Lisa," I say softly, sitting down on the edge of the bed. "Can I get you a tea, or coffee?"

Her voice comes out muffled, raw. "I can't, Winona. Not now."

She turns her head slightly, her eyes red and swollen. "He didn't even let me help him. Those last few days...were so perfect, why couldn't he see how perfect they were?"

I reach out, brushing a strand of hair from her face. "Lance loved you. I know he did. But we know the pain he always carried."

She shakes her head violently. "If he loved me, he wouldn't have done this! He wouldn't have left me like this."

Her words dissolve into sobs, and I gather her into my arms. She clings to me, her grief pouring out unchecked. "I know," I whisper. "I know."

For what feels like an eternity, we sit there, her tears soaking into my shoulder. I let her cry, let her release the pain that may never heal for her. When her sobs quiet to soft sniffles, she pulls back, wiping her face with her sleeve. "I don't even know what to do now," she murmurs. "You take it one step at a time," I say gently. "You let yourself grieve, and you lean on the people who love you."

"How is Jayden?"

I hesitate. "He's... struggling. Cass and Viktor are with him now. He's not ready to face everything yet."

shakes her head, her voice trembling. "Why? Why wasn't I enough to

made this choice for

"I'm so sorry."

on my hands tightens. I sit with her until her breathing evens out, her exhaustion finally pulling her into a restless sleep. I

be looking at houses today and she'll need somewhere to go with the kids. She answers on the second ring. "Winona, how is it

voice shaking. "Anne, I... I can't leave Lisa right now. She's... not okay. We are supposed to go house hunting today, the

softly. "What do

take the kids back to the penthouse? I think it's best for them to be home. There's still all their stuff there,

repeats, a hint of hesitation in

say. "We don't have to convince Judy we're separated. Ironically enough, we probably actually are. But the penthouse has been home for the kids, and they need that stability right now." "Alright. I'll take them back.

checkups and scans tomorrow. I'll be

you

need to come be with the kids, so I

"No problem."

for so many nights, not being able to fully commit to Lisa but also not being able to totally

just

***

the

standing up.

leans against the counter, staring

but she doesn't move, so I go to

the label on

I mean why the hell is a package for me at Lisa's

"Yes."

nods and hands me the packages, one addressed to Lisa and the other to me. I sign for