Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband novel Chapter 70

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(Winona) 

“Winona? Are you sure you’re doing the right thing?” Jayden asks as the kids clamber out of the car. His voice is filled with concern, and it’s clear he’s struggling to process everything. 

I nod, trying to steady my racing heart. “I can’t leave them with him. You have no idea how bad it is, Jayden. Look at them.” 

Jayden looks at the kids, his expression softening with empathy. “Okay.” He lets out a long breath. “I guess we’ll figure it out.” 

“I 

“There must be a mother,” I say, more to myself than to him. 

“She left them,” Jayden replies, his voice tinged with sadness. 

“He would never have let her leave with them. The kids are his meal ticket. I can keep them safe until I find her.” I usher the kids through the front door and into the kitchen, my mind racing with a hundred different thoughts 

Jayden follows us inside, shaking his head. “He left them here, though.” 

“He’ll be back when the cash runs out,” I say, knowing my father all too well. 

Jayden sighs, his frustration evident. “I guess we won’t be going to the park. What do we tell Abby?” 

“That we have a couple of friends having a sleepover. That will do for now.” I turn to the kids, trying to muster a reassuring smile. “Hey, I’m Winona, What are your names?” 

“Bobby,” the teen boy says, his voice wary but polite. 

“Sarah,” the girl says in almost a whisper, her eyes wide and fearful. 

“Okay. Well, we are going to get you some food and then get you bathed. I have a daughter named Abby. I don’t want to frighten or confuse her. So, you’re just new friends, okay?” I say gently, hoping to ease their 

nerves. 

They both nod, their eyes darting around the unfamiliar surroundings. 

Jayden steps closer to me. I’m glad he was here. My nerves are definitely shot now. 

“Did you know about the security men?” I ask him. 

He shakes my head. “Wasn’t me. But I’m glad they showed up. It could have been a lot worse.” 

ss it’s Gus. Yes, it’s good to know they are there,” agree. 

“I guess 

“I think you should all move into my place,” Jayden suggests 

“Let’s see how it goes here first. You can stay a few nights on the sofa if it makes you feel better. Abby can sleep with me and the kids can have her room,” I reply, trying to find a balance between safety and normalcy 

“I’m just worried that he’ll come back and try something.” Jayden says, his worry obvious. 

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I shake my head. “That isn’t how he works. I’m surprised he even showed up here with the kids. There’d be a reason.” 

Jayden looks at me, his eyes filled with questions. “Why didn’t you tell me about your parents?” 

“I needed to get away and stay away from them and what they did to me. I made my success despite him. He’s not coming to take it away from me now,” I say, my voice filled with determination. 

Jayden’s brow furrows. “How did he know where you’re living?” 

“Great question. Have you told Lance my address?” I ask, suspicion creeping into my voice. 

“No,” Jayden replies, shaking his head. 

“I haven’t told Lisa either,” I say, trying to piece it all together.. 

“But Gus clearly knows. I can tell you this much, my father hasn’t turned up by coincidence. Your mother found out he was still alive. She threatened to expose me to him before,” I say, my anger rising. 

Jayden stares at me, shocked. “She wouldn’t put Abby in danger like that.” 

My anger flares. “You always defend her.” 

“She wouldn’t,” Jayden insists, but there’s a hint of uncertainty in his voice. 

“But she’d see Abby separated from me if she had half the chance,” I snapped back, my frustration boiling 

over. 

“Winona, I know she’s made some stupid choices, but I think you’re letting your paranoia get the best of you,” Jayden says, his tone trying to be soothing but only adding fuel to my fire.