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"Abby turns three today. She's out of the hospital and I'm finally ready to meet her."

Mother smiles back at me. "It's very exciting. You could've met her before this."

"I know, but she's had such a lot to contend with. I want to be sure she's ready. That I'm ready."

"I think she'll be ready. She didn't miss a beat when she opened her eyes and saw me."

"Wait, you actually met her? How was it?" I'm surprised Mother didn't tell me this.

"I did, and if you're asking if there's any doubt she's yours. There isn't. She could be the spit out of your "mouth at that age. So, you're sure you're ready?"

I nod. "Therapy has really helped me get a handle on things and deal with my memories objectively. The couple sessions have also made Ashlyn and I stronger, I can tell we are gaining a new level of trust for each other." "Great to hear."

"Plus, I'm well aware that once I go into Abby's life as her biological father, I can't then change my mind."

"Have you had second thoughts about that?"

would be easier all around if I

one day, she'll want

known for this long, she'll want to know why I didn't step

to just back out. But then you'll miss a lot of her growing up and once you have this new baby, you'll realize how much

you to promise me no more games. Ashlyn and I are married. Winona and I are friends and will be co-parenting.

you. There never was any proof that Winona drugged you. But when I heard you had drugs in your system and you'd been so determined you didn't love her, I just was convinced she'd

confused. But now I feel I'm making my own decisions

you when you married

be CEO, even more so after my accident. I get why you've done what you've done. But, make

I didn't find anything in Father's office except a rush of the fear and helplessness I'd

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I'd had to leave

But the constant pressure to be what he wanted and the emotional trauma

sad when he died. I was happy and relieved. That's really messed with my head now and the kind of father I want to

What I had never known was why he hated me so much. Not that I cared. Him being dead was the best

and hateful. I had no problems walking away from everything here to be with Winona back then. At least I'd have her. Now I'm giving her up, and the family we

Yes, I love her. But it

remembering how we were intimate together. How we

of passion; Winona above me,

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