Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband novel Chapter 489

(Jayden)

“Gabriel.” I say as Henry tries to grab my cell out of my hand.

I manage to dodge his lightning-fast hand, holding the phone just out of his reach. He laughs, thinking it’s a game.

His little giggles make me grin.

“Jayden. I wanted to let you know I’m flying in to finalize the shares. Everything looks good on my end. I land at six.”

“Great. Let me know your hotel room; I’ll come see you there.”

“Sorry to hear about Lance and Judy. I’ve read over everything you sent. Are you sure?”

“Yes,” I reply coolly. “You’ll be in charge now unless you make other arrangements with your family. I'm out.”

There’s a pause on the other end, but I don’t care to fill it. Gabriel’s voice is measured when he continues, “How’s Winona? I heard she had a fall.”

“She’s in recovery. We’ll know more tomorrow.”

“I heard Cass was in Europe. Is she coming back to see her?”

“She is. And I don’t want any trouble for her, Gabriel. She’s been through enough. I’m still pissed that Mia provided her with drugs and made her sell. I’m pissed that you went and left Cass all alone like that.” I jiggle Henry on my hip.

He’s focused on trying to undo my tie at the moment, a picture of complete innocence. His tiny fingers pull and twist, determined to unravel what he sees as a challenge.

Gabriel’s response is measured. “That’s between Cass and me,” he replies. “But Mia won’t be a problem again. My family is flying in to support her through rehabilitating her from the grooming my grandfather has put her through from a young age. She’s going to help Uncle Gus out with information that will lock our grandfather and other corrupt officials up for life.”

Uncle Gus?

Hearing it sends a sharp jolt through me. Gus playing happy families with Gabriel. Looks like he’s found a suitable replacement for me. My muscles tighten, but I take a deep breath and tell myself it doesn’t matter.

It shouldn’t matter.

“Thanks for this, Jayden. I really appreciate what you are doing.”

You know what? It actually doesn’t matter. They are welcome to each other. I can be the bigger man.

Gabriel deserves a break as much as the next person. He’s been working hard at his business by all reports. So, I know he’ll take care of the employees at Brennan Industries. I’ve done what I needed to do.

“I’ll see you later today,” I say, cutting the conversation short.

I hang up before Gabriel can say anything else.

Henry babbles, tugging at my shirt again. I look at him and smile. “You don’t care about any of this, do you? You just want snacks.” I laugh softly. “Let’s go see what Anne has ready and go see Mommy.”