Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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Driving up to Anne's place to pick up Abby feels like the first normal thing I've done in days. My days feel empty

without Winona here, but | can't deny the relief of having a bit of breathing room.

It's giventto try and process everything-the messages from Ashlyn, the chaos with Winona's family, and

now, introducing Abby to her new grandmother and aunt.

Not to mention fixing up a line up of work problems. | don't know why | keep Brennan Industries going some

days. Is it really worth it? This stress and workload is not a legacy | want to hand to my kid. Or kids... realize if

Ashlyn is still pregnant this will change my life.

The daily grind I lived for is less and less appealing lately.

Anne opens the door with a warm smile, Abby is beside her. As soon as she sees me, her little face lights up, and

she launches up at me. "Daddy!"

"Hey, sweetheart," | say, picking her up. "I swear you've grown another inch. Were you good for Nanny Anne?"

"She was an angel, as always," Anne says with a fond smile. "But she's missed you and Winona."

| hold Abby close, feeling her little arms wrap around my neck. "I missed you too, kiddo."

Anne chuckles softly, watching us. "Everything okay with Winona? This must be very challenging for her. For

them all."

"Yeah, she's just moving it all forward," | say, trying to keep my tone casual. "You know Winona. They're back at

the townhouse now, and her mom and sister are staying with us for a bit." Anne's smile falters slightly, but she

quickly recovers. "That's a big step."

I sigh, rubbing my hand over Abby's back. "It's like everything else... a work in progress. But we'll get there."

Anne nods, her expression understanding. "Just take it one day at a time, Jayden. That's all you can do. I'm here

if you need me."

| give her a grateful smile. "Thanks, Anne. I'll remember that. You'll be hearing from us soon, I'm sure."

As | drive back to the townhouse, Abby babbles happily in the backseat about meeting her newest family

members, oblivious to the seriousness of everything that's happening around her.

For a moment, | envy her innocence, her ability to just be happy without worrying about what comes next. |

guess that's what we have as kids and all we want to do is be an adult. If only we knew.

When we pull up to the townhouse, | park the car and take a deep breath. "Ready to meet your grandma and

auntie, kiddo?"

Abby smiles and claps her hands. "Yes!"

| carry her inside, and as soon as we step through the door, Winona is there, her face lighting up when she sees

Abby. "There's my girll Oh, my goodness, stop getting so tall, | think you won't fit in your bed soon." +25 BONUS

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Abby giggles. "Don't be silly, Mommy. | missed you."

"I missed you so much." Winona squeezes Abby tight. "But you are bigger."

"I know right? | said the same. It's only been a few days, but | swear she's bigger."

Abby squirms in my arms, reaching out for her mom, and | hand her over, watching as Winona showers her with

kisses.

"How was she?" Winona asks, still focused on Abby.

"Perfect, as always," | say, leaning in to kiss Winona on the cheek. "Just like her mother."

""And Anne?"

"Said she's there if you need anything.

Winona's mom and Cass appear from the living room, both looking a bit uncertain. Winona turns to them, holding

Abby close. "Mom, Cass, | want you to meet someone."

Her mom steps forward, her eyes wide as she takes in the sight of Abby. "Is this...?"

"This is Abby," Winona says, her voice softening as she introduces our daughter. "Your granddaughter."

Lucy's eyes well up with tears, and she covers her mouth with her hand, clearly overwhelmed. "Oh, Winona...

She's beautiful. She looks a lot like Jayden, but | can see you as a child in her as well." Winona smiles, handing

Abby over to her mom. "Let's go into the living room." | say I'm not sure Winona's Mom's frail body can take

holding Abby.

Lucy sits back on the sofa, and Abby goes up to her. "Grandma Lucy?"

"Yes. Nice to mee to you Abby."

"Nice to meet you." Abby throws her arms around her in a hug.

Lucy is holding her close like she's the most precious thing in the world.

Cass hangs back, watching the scene unfold. | can tell she's unsure about all of this, but | know Winona's

determined to make this work.

"We're having a small dinner party soon," Winona says, turning to Cass. "Just us, Jayden, and a few close friends.

| thought it might be nice for everyone to meet each other. I'll invite speople more your own age too."

Cass raises an eyebrow. "A dinner party?"

"Nothing fancy," Winona assures her. "Just a chance for everyone to get to know each other a little."

Cass shrugs. "Whatever. I'm not dressing up."

Winona laughs, shaking her head. "I wouldn't expect you to. Not too many people, | promise."

"Aunt Cass?" Abby is tugging at her hand now.

"Yes, Abby?"

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"Csee my

doll's house. They are having a party in there now. We can practice and if too many come, we can chuck them

back out!"

"That, is the best suggestion I've heard in a while. Lead the way."

| watch them, a small smile tugging at the corners of my mouth. This is going to be an interesting combination,

to say the least.

Gotta say, the chucking them out option is very tempting. | give Winona a quick hug and follow Abby and Cass.

"This sounds like my kinda party. I'll be security."

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