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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?"

that. Maybe it would be easier

day, she'll

out I've known for this long, she'll want to know why

But then you'll miss a lot of her growing up and once you have this new baby, you'll realize how

married. Winona and I are friends and will be

what's best for you. There never was any proof that Winona drugged you. But when I heard you had drugs in your system

right. I was very confused. But now

I'd lost you when you married Winona. I never want that

after my accident. I get why you've done what you've done. But, make no mistake, I will cut you from

find anything in Father's

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I'd had to

never done anything physically to hurt me. But the constant pressure to be what he wanted and the emotional trauma from his obvious hatred of me had

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

hated me so much. Not that I cared. Him being dead was the best thing that ever happened to me. I knew I could finally make my own

away from everything here to be with Winona back then. At least I'd have her. Now I'm

Yes, I love her. But it isn't an all-consuming passion

we discovered each other and knew all the triggers. We

sleep, I wake in the heat of passion; Winona above me, beneath

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