Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband novel Chapter 518

(Jayden)

I find her on her laptop.

“How are you really feeling?” I ask, standing by the edge of the bed.

She looks up, her eyes softening. “Tired, but okay. It’s good to be home. That makes me feel one thousand percent better. You’ve got that look.”

“What look?” I ask, kicking off my shoes and stripping down to my boxers.

“The one that says you’ve got something weighing on you,” she replies, her tone softer now.

I sigh, running a hand through my hair and sit on the edge of the bed. “It’s Cass. She’s in danger, Winona. Real danger.”

Winona shifts, her eyes narrowing with concern. “What kind of danger? How?”

“Don Alejandro, he hasn’t been arrested. He’s gone underground and he’s still calling the shots,” I say, my voice low.

“But Cass has nothing to do with him, or Mia anymore. Gus cleared her of anything drug-related. How can she be in danger?”

“Cass went to her old apartment. To clear it up. Trying to make a clean slate, I think. While she was there, they turned up.”

“Who?”

“Mia first. Then him. Cass hid, so they never knew she was there.”

“Oh shit. Jayden, what does this mean?”

“If he finds out she overheard them, he’ll come after her. She hasn’t told anyone. Luckily, she went straight to Viktor. But no one, I mean no one, can utter a word of this ever. Gus is still worried Don Alejandro may find out if he had eyes in the area.”

“What are the chances of that?”

“Every chance. You know how Gus is with security and finding information, Don Alejandro is on the same level.”

“Oh my God, Jayden. What will we do?”

“We, won’t do anything. You have to forget I ever said anything and just get on with living our lives. We cannot show we are concerned for Cass in any way.”

“Great. Next you can tell me to stop loving my kids…”

I grab her hand because I know her first instinct will be to protect her sister. “Gus and Viktor think she needs to go back to Europe and get back to work like normal. Then Viktor and his team can keep an eye on her.”

Winona exhales sharply. “And you agree?”

“I do,” I say. “It’s the safest place for her right now. There’s no need to draw his eye by acting defensively.”

She studies me for a moment. “I’m actually shocked you’re telling me…”

I meet her gaze squarely. “I was always going to tell you. I told Gus I wouldn’t hide anything from you before he started talking. I said if he didn’t want you to know then don’t tell me. No secrets. Never again.”

Her expression softens, and she nods. “Thank you, Jayden. I mean it.”

I thread my fingers through hers. “I’m not keeping things from you anymore. Not after everything we’ve been through. We’re in life together.”

She squeezes my hand gently. “So, what’s Cass saying about all of this?”

“Cass, apparently, has a date with Gabriel tonight.”

“Me too.” Winona yawns.

“I’m going to shower and then I’ll check on the kids. How about a hot cocoa before sleep?”

“I’d love that.”

But there’s something else playing on my mind. “Gus said he’s visiting tomorrow. He likes to spend time with the kids. I’m not sure it’s a great idea…”

“It is, Jayden. They deserve to know their grandfather. Give him a chance.”

“Only because you want it.”

“I know he hurt you, Jayden. He knows it too. He’s not looking to try and fix things, but he does want to do his best for the kids. I believe that. He came to me in the hospital, and he was being sincere. Gus had never lied to me or let me down. I trust he will keep his word.”

“I trust your judgement.”

The room falls silent for a moment, then Winona tilts her head, her gaze steady. I can feel the love.

“Jayden, it means everything to me that you didn’t keep this from me. I know you’d want to protect me.”

“No more withholding information,” I promise. “I want a fresh start for us.”

She nods, her fingers brushing against mine. “Me too.”

I kiss her lightly on the lips.

I hope Gus can be a better grandfather than he was a father.