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All Chapters of Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband: Chapter 121 - Chapter 130
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121 She Made Me Do It
(Ashlyn)I will my hands not to shake as I hold the gun and my mind is clear. This is the only way to end this once and for all. Winona stands there with Gordon Brown and Jayden, and all I can think about is how she’s ruined everything.Jayden should be mine. He was always supposed to be mine. This is all her fault. Jayden should be here beside me. Worried about me.I take a deep breath, steadying myself. The gun feels good in my hand. I don’t care what happens after this. If I can’t have Jayden, she won’t have him either. She won’t have anything but death. I’m done with the games, the lies. This ends now.Winona’s eyes widen when she sees me. For a split second, our eyes lock, and I see her fear. Good. She should be afraid. She’s taken everything from me. I hate her.Without another thought, I pull the trigger.The gunshot cracks through the air, making my ears ring, and everything happens in slow motion yet it’s micro-seconds. I see Jayden move, throwing himself in front of Winona
Read more122 Hidden Memories Unlocked
(Jayden)The pain is blinding, shooting through my chest like exploding fireballs. I can hear everything, the chaos, the shouts, but I can’t move, can’t open my eyes. Everything’s a blur of sounds and sensations, a whirlwind that I can’t escape.The cold ground beneath me, the frantic voices around me—it’s all too much. The searing pain in my chest is worth it. I saved Winona. That’s all that matters.Memories start to flood my mind, crashing over me in waves.Graduation day, Winona’s smile brighter than the sun as I hand her the necklace. “For congratulations,” I’d said, and she’d promised me three wishes. There’s still one wish left to get.That moment, the happiness in her eyes, a lifetime ago. The way her face lit up when she finally accepted the necklace, the way she hugged me so tight, like she never wanted to let go.Prom night, Winona and I dancing like the world was ours, her laughter music to my ears. In college, together with Lance and Lisa, inseparable friends. The late-
Read more123 A Free Woman
(Winona)The paramedics load Jayden into the ambulance, their movements quick and precise. Their faces are grim as they work to stabilize him. The bleeding has stopped, but he’s lost so much blood.I think most of it is on me, soaked in my clothes, making my hands sticky. I don’t care about the mess, though. I only care about him, lying there so still and pale.“Please, let me ride with him,” I beg one of the paramedics, my voice trembling and desperate. “I need to be with him. He needs to know I’m here for him.”“I’m sorry, ma’am,” the paramedic replies, his tone gentle but firm, like he’s used to delivering bad news. “We need all the space we can get to work on him. It’s critical. Every second counts.”My heart is being ripped out of my chest as they shut the ambulance doors. “But he took the bullet for me,” I whisper, tears streaming down my face. “I can’t let him go alone. He can’t be alone.”The paramedic’s eyes soften, showing a flicker of empathy. “We’ll take good care of him,
Read more124 Hospital Again
(Winona)Gordon drives like a man on a mission, weaving through traffic with the kind of precision that only comes from years of experience.My mind races just as fast as the car, thoughts colliding in a jumbled mess.Every red light feels like an eternity. Every second feels like a lifetime.“We’re almost there,” Gordon says, his voice steady but strained.I nod, my hands trembling and my heart pounding. The fear of losing Jayden is suffocating, and panic rises in my chest.As we pull into the hospital parking lot, I can see the flashing lights of the ambulance. My heart skips a beat. Gordon parks the car, and I scramble out, almost tripping in my haste to get inside.We rush through the entrance of emergency, my eyes darting around frantically.“Jayden Brennan. They just brought him in by ambulance.”The nurse at the desk takes one look at me and points toward the emergency room. “You can wait in there. Dr. Green is with him now. Someone will speak with you shortly,” she says, her t
Read more125 Judy Actually Cares
(Winona)“You look awful,” Judy says bluntly from the doorway.I jumped because I didn’t expect her to follow me up here. I thought she’d be hovering down in emergency for more news on Jayden.“Let’s get you in that shower.” She takes Gordon’s coat off my shoulders.“I want to get all this blood off me,” I admit, my voice breaking. The last thing I want to do is be this vulnerable in front of Judy, but I’m just so broken I can’t put up any sort of emotional shield right now.Judy surprises me by touching my hand gently. “Go take a shower. I’ll stay here and wait for news. I’ll have some clothes brought in for you immediately.”Her kindness catches me off guard. I search her eyes for any hint of ulterior motives but find only genuine concern. “Okay,” I say, hesitant but grateful. “Thank you.”She nods, squeezing my hand briefly before letting go. “We’re both here for Jayden. He needs us both to be strong.”I nod and head towards the bathroom, my legs feeling like they might give out at
Read more126 Critical 24 Hours
(Winona)Dr. Green steps out into the hospital room, his expression a blend of exhaustion and gravity. I brace myself for the worst news.“Dr. Green, how is he?” Judy’s voice is barely more than a whisper laced with desperation and fear.He takes a deep breath, his eyes meeting mine with a look that says it all. “Jayden is critical right now. He’s lost a lot of blood. We performed emergency surgery to remove the bullet. He coded twice on the table, but we were able to stabilize him. But if there’d been a third time, we’d have lost him.”The words hit me like a punch to the gut. Judy gasps, her hand flying to her mouth.Dr. Green continues, “The bullet lodged up behind his heart, luckily. The angle he was on saved him but there’s extensive lung and artery damage”“Is he... is he going to get through this?” I manage to ask, my voice trembling.Dr. Green hesitates, glancing between us. “I honestly don’t know. He’s in an induced coma. It’s a standard procedure to give his body a chance to
Read more127 Dinner With Judy
(Winona)Back at my townhouse, the familiar surroundings are a tonic after the chaos and fear of today. Abby greets us at the door, her bright smile a balm to my frazzled nerves.“Mommy!” She gives me the biggest hug.“Hi Sweety. Have you had a good day?”“Yes. I did some painting and made a fort, come see.” She tugs on my hand.“I’ll come look soon. Why don’t you take Grandma Judy for a look?”“Grandma Judy!” Abby has just realized she’s behind me and she throws herself at her for a hug. “Come see my fort!” Abby exclaims, grabbing Judy’s hand and pulling her towards her bedroom.Judy gives me a questioning look.“I’ll tell her later. Stay for dinner?” I say quietly.Judy gives me a nod. “Thank you. I’d love to,” she says before allowing herself to be led away.I turn to Anne, who is waiting in the living room, concern on her face.“He’s in critical condition,” I say, the words tasting bitter in my mouth. “He lost a lot of blood, and they had to put him in an induced coma. Dr. Green s
Read more128 Waiting On Tomorrow
(Winona)Lisa and I sit in the living room, finishing off the champagne. It feels like the bubbles are the only thing keeping me from collapsing into a puddle of tired emotions. I certainly didn’t need the whole bottle. I feel a little tipsy just from a couple of glasses.I take a sip and let out a long sigh. “I can’t believe how close I came to dying today,” I say, my voice barely above a whisper. “Ashlyn is... I don’t even have words for how crazy she is.”Lisa nods, her eyes wide. “I never liked or trusted her. She always had this... vibe, you know? But I never thought it would come to this. I mean, shooting you? It’s next level stalker crazy.”“Tell me about it,” I mutter, shaking my head. “I’m so grateful to be alive. If it weren’t for Jayden...” I trail off… what he did hitting me all over again.“Yeah, Jayden,” Lisa says, a look of amazement crossing her face. “He took a bullet for you, Winona. Without even thinking about it. That man is still all about you.”I look down at my
Read more129 Will Judy Accept Us?
(Winona)Early the next morning, I kiss Abby on the forehead while she’s still sleeping and head to the hospital. It hasn’t been 24 hours yet, but I want to be there in case there’s any change.My broken sleep had me waking several times from dreams of Jayden’s breathing stopping while I visited. The relief when I realized it was only a dream each time had me on a rollercoaster.But my exhausted body did still get some sleep. I’ve almost forgotten how to move around my house normally. Not having everything monitored is great but I think it will take some getting used to.I feel the rush of the cold morning air hit my face and breathe it in.This is the first time I’ve been out alone for weeks. Freedom is not something I’ll ever take for granted again. I’ll come back and get Abby later when I know I can go in with Jayden.Today I’m headed into the day keeping positive. Jayden will get through this. He will. I’ll do whatever it takes to get him back to whatever level of health he can re
Read more130 Under Control
(Judy)I sit in the hotel room, staring at my reflection in the bathroom mirror. My hair is disheveled, my eyes red and puffy from lack of sleep and the constant stream of tears. Jayden, my son, my only child, lies in a hospital bed fighting for his life.For once, I feel utterly powerless. I turn on the shower, letting the steam fill the room, and step under the hot water, hoping it will wash away some of the guilt and fear clinging to me.Winona. The name has been a thorn in my side for so long. I’ve never wanted her with Jayden, always believing she wasn’t good enough for him. But now, seeing the way he was willing to give up his life for her during the recent shooting, I’m forced to reevaluate everything.He loves her deeply, and it’s a love that’s unshakeable. As much as it pains me to admit it, perhaps I’ve been wrong. My heart softens a little when I think of Abby, my granddaughter. She’s a bright light in this darkness, and I can’t deny the bond I feel with her. Maybe, just
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