Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband

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272 Hall Pass Done

(Winona)

The sun creeps in through the drapes, harsh and uninvited. My head feels like it's been hit with a sledgehammer. My body is heavy with the familiar ache of too much alcohol and dancing. And orgasms.

Okay, maybe too many orgasms aren't a thing. I know I sure hit my quota.

I feel the heat rise to my cheeks and there's a twinge deep inside me. I think I crossed every line there is to be crossed. Never say never, I guess. I smile.

Anyway, it's done and guess what? I know marrying Jayden is right for me.

I shift slightly under the soft sheets, taking stock of my week of freedom.

And as much as I want to forget it, the memory of last night comes crashing back. The drinks, the dancing... Lance, that man, there were women, the things that happened afterwards.

I groan, pulling the sheet up over my head. My bed is now empty, and for that, I'm grateful. There's no need to deal with the awkwardness of morning-after conversations.

No regrets to address, no apologies to make.

I had fun last night-maybe too much fun-but I know one thing for sure: I'm done with the hall pass. This little experiment is over.

I rub my temples, trying to shake off the fog in my brain. I need water, coffee, something to kick me back into gear. Cass. I scramble to find my phone and check it. No messages or missed calls.

Gus' comment last night replays in my head-Cass was supposed to be there. She told him she'd be at the hen's night, and then I get a text saying she changed her flight to go hiking.

I try calling her again, even though I already know how this is going to go. The phone rings once, twice... voicemail.

"Cass, it's me again. Just checking in. Call me when you get this, okay?" I hang up, frowning at the screen.

The wedding is tomorrow, and her last message said she'd be home tonight. I should just stop being a mother hen. She wants her freedom and she's been handling life fine really. Apart from my concern over Gabriel being older, Cass has been making all the right decisions.

Gus said they were fine.

Plenty of people go to Cancun for the first time and plenty of them are just fine. There's no need to assume anything else. But I am assuming it. For some reason I just can't let it go. The hen's night was important to Cass. Maybe I can try Gabriel's phone. But if they are at the same place, he won't have service either. Still, at

Jeast I've tried.

But here's the problem-I don't have his number. And the only person I can think who does, aside from Cass, is someone I'd rather not talk to. Judy.

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I stare at my phone, my thumb hovering over her contact info We haven't spoken about much but Abby Intely I try to keep it to that. I don't want her knowing anything about me or my life Jayden sure doesn't

But I don't have a choice. I hit the call button, Bracing myself for whatever fresh hell this is about to unleash

She picks up on the second ring "Winona," Judy's voice is cold, clipped What can I do for you? Is Abby okay?"

"Yes, she's fine. I need Gabriel's number

There's a pause, and when she speaks again, I can be the suspicion in her voice. "Why?"

"Because I need to talk to him

is something wrong?" Judy asks, though her tone is more calculating than concerned

"No." I say, frustration creeping into my voice. "Why would you ask that"

"Gabriel has been difficult lately," she says, ignoring my request entirely "We've had several

disagreements about the shares. He's stalling, and I need him to get back on track. He's ignored my calls since last night. If you're talking to him, remind him that he needs to

"Judy," I cut her off, my patience hanging by a thread. 1 don't care about your business deals or shares Can you give me his number, or not?"

There's another pause, longer this time. Finally, she sighs. Fine. I'll text it to you. But if you do get in touch with him, tell him to call me. Immediately." "I'm not your messenger," I snap, before hanging up I don't have time for her crap, not now

A moment later, my phone buzzes with a text from Judy-Gabriel's number. I immediately dial it, pacing the room as I listen to the phone ring Ring Ring Ring

No answer.

I leave a message. "Gabriel, it's Winona. I'm trying to reach Cass, but I can't get through. Can you call me back as soon as you get this? I'm getting worried."

I hang up and try not to panic, but it's hard not to. I send a follow-up text to Cass, just in case.

Hey, call me when you can. You know how I am

I stare at the phone, willing it to buzz with a response, but nothing comes.

Okay, don't stress Let's just go see Jayden and go about my normal day. My bridal party and I are all going to stay in the bridal suite at the venue tonight.

I need to get excited about that

I get up to shower and dress. Should I call the resort she was staying at?

What's the point if they are hiking and then catching a plane? Well, they wouldn't take their luggage hiking, they'd have to leave it somewhere and shower afterwards. 272 Hall Pass Done

I step out and dry myself. My phone is buzzing. I grab it hoping it's finally Cass. But it's Jayden.

"Good morning, darling. One day to go!" I answer.

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