Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband novel Chapter 266

266 Trouble In Paradise 

(Cass) 

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This break has been perfect so far. 

We’re sitting outside, the warm Cancun breeze brushing against my skin as the sun dips below the horizon. Gabriel’s next to me, all smiles and charm. I’m really so lucky. 

We’re waiting for Maria as Ana and Eva are flying home tomorrow. We decided to have a family dinner here at the resort Gabriel and I are staying at. 

Ana and Eva talk in broken English about their flights tomorrow. Mia is cracking jokes, her energy contagious as the good vibes keep rolling. 

Ana raises her glass, giving a mock–serious look. “Here’s to leaving behind the glorious American Dream.” 

“Ah, don’t pretend like you’re not going to miss the hamburgers and pizza,” I joke, lifting my own glass. Because she’s joking right? 

“Please,” Eva snorts. “Bad food isn’t enough to keep me in the land of the privileged who constantly complain about everything.” 

They all laugh, and for a moment I feel like I’m different to them. 

Well, I am. But it’s never been an issue. I brush it off as the margaritas. 

I’ve loved every second of being with Gabriel, meeting his family, feeling like I’m part of it. 

Maria and Gus are here now. 

Maria leads the way with Gus right behind her, Gabriel looks up, his smile faltering slightly when he sees. Gus. “Mamá,” he says, standing up. “I’m so happy you’re here.” 

He hugs her and doesn’t say much to Gus. Interesting 

Maria hugs all her daughters. These guys are so close. The perfect family. I think of Mom and me. I really. miss her. 

“Now we can see Ana and Eva off properly.” She pulls out a chair for herself, her gaze sweeping over the table. “Gus is dropping me off.” 

“I don’t want to intrude,” Gus says, his voice low, polite. “Enjoy your night.” 

The air shifts slightly, just enough to make me notice, but then Gabriel smiles. “Stay,” he says, gesturing to the table. “We’re all family here, right?” 

There’s something in his tone that makes me feel he’s not asking Gus to stay because he .ninks he’s family. 

Winona told me some of the past. But I wasn’t really interested in what happened at the time. It’s their business, not mine. 

The tension sneaks in like a shadow, just under the surface. I can feel it, but Ldon’t know why really Everyone keeps smiling, chatting, but there’s something…off. Gabriel’s still being charming, but his eyes. keep flicking to Gus, like he’s waiting for something. 

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I glance at Mia, who’s saying something to Ana about the beach earlier, completely oblivious to the undercurrents here at the table. Or maybe she’s just good at pretending. Either way, I try to shake off the weird feeling creeping in. 

Maria leans in, her voice cutting through the chatter. Her eyes are sharp, like she’s analyzing every inch of me. I don’t understand the Spanish, so Gabriel translates. 

“Mama asks how are Winona’s wedding plans?” 

I smile, trying to keep the mood light. “Pretty well, actually. Everything’s ready to go. Just waiting for the big day on Sunday.” 

Gabriel tells her what I’ve said. 

She nods and smiles. They talk a little more together. 

Gus is still standing. “Enjoy your dinner. Let me know if you need anything, Cass.” 

“I’m okay. I have all I need here. The hotel is amazing although it’s not five stars…” 

Anna scoffs, “You Americans love complaining.” 

“I’m not complaining, Ana” I say, feeling a little attacked. “I was about to say that it’s a lot better than what I’m used to.” 

“Really? Your sister isn’t poor? What would you know about being poor?” Eva asks. 

“Ana, Eva, Enough!” Gabriel snaps and she rolls her eyes. “Gus sit. Have a drink. I have some things to ask you.” 

Gus sits but he doesn’t have a drink. 

“So, my father, Greg. He was your brother?” 

“Yes.” 

“How was he, in America? Was he a good man?” 

“He was a good businessman. But I don’t think this is a conversation for tonight.” 

“Why not? We have nothing to hide. Unlike you.” 

Gus shifts in his seat. “I have nothing to hide.” 

Eva speaks now. “You’re hiding our father from us.” 

“No. I’m not.” 

Maria says something in Spanish. It’s fast and by the look on her face not supportive of this questioning. 

Mia leans over to me. “Ignore them. They want to live in the past. Papa was who he was to us. That’s all I care about.” 

I force a smile, nodding. “I agree.” 

“Why won’t you talk about Greg? Your own brother” Gabriel keeps on despite his mother’s protests. 

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Gus raises an eyebrow, “Greg and I weren’t close.” 

I 

“Maybe we shouldn’t ruin dinner with this topic.” I say and I put a hand on Gabriel’s arm. 

He launches up, shaking my hand off. “Don’t tell me what topic I should discuss!” 

I sit back, shocked by how hostile he is. 

Maria suddenly snaps something in Spanish. Gabriel mutters something back under his breath, and Maria’s eyes flash. Gabriel storms off.