Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

504 Emptiness and Resolve

(Winona)

Dr. Harris's words hang in the air long after she leaves. Recovery is a process... it's okay to take things slow.

Slow.

It's all anyone keeps saying. But slow isn't in my nature. Slow doesn't keep the thoughts at bay, the quiet moments where I can't escape the emptiness.

I stare at the ceiling, my fingers making light circles on my abdomen again. I pull them back. It's a cruel reflex-reaching for something that isn't there anymore.

The door clicks open, and Lisa steps in, her expression softer than usual. "Hey, warrior queen. The nurse said you were ready for some company."

"Hey," I say, trying to summon a smile. "I sure am. I need some non-medical talk for a while."

Lisa pulls up a chair beside my bed and crosses her legs.

She studies me for a moment before speaking. "You look like shit, but like... badass shit. Like you survived a car crash and are about to storm into a boardroom meeting."

I huff out a small laugh. "Your bedside manner could use some work."

"Honesty is my brand," she says with a shrug. "I'm not paid to be nice to you."

"I feel like shit, to be honest. Like I've been through the meat grinder."

injured head reminds me why I'm here. "How are

Abby. Even Tornado Henry has been on his best behavior-well, for

be," Lisa says firmly. "But not

resting. I feel like I need to be

You just have to get through it. That's the

to sit in this pain. I need

me for a long moment, then nods. "Fair enough. If that's what you need, then do it. But promise me you

I promise, though I'm not sure how true

got a whole mess of chaos to dump on you as soon as you're

down my neck to set up a meeting with the CEO, and I have

I

and I'm guessing

favorite cocktail is

swn@w

be anything you want

had major surgery. You're in a

for the job, then you are. But I'll help you get started, walk you through it. You're not doing this alone. I'll mentor you until you're ready."

eyes narrow. "You

firmly. "For Lance, and for you. You've got this, Lisa. You're more capable than you give yourself credit for I have the app

don't think this gets you off the hook for resting. You have to have full clearance from the dc, then I'll

my eyes.

Now, I'm gonna

up at the thought of food. "And