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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?"

easier

day, she'll want to

I've known for this long, she'll

be easier to just back out. But then you'll miss a lot of her growing up and once you have this new

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

you. There never was any proof that Winona drugged you. But when I heard you had drugs in

was very confused. But now I feel I'm making my

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

you could to keep this company running until I was ready to be CEO, even more so after my accident. I get why you've done what you've done. But, make no mistake, I will cut you

believe her. But right now, I need her to believe I do, I didn't find anything in Father's office except a rush of the fear and helplessness I'd

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had to leave

to hurt me. But the constant pressure to be what he wanted and the emotional trauma from his obvious

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

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

from everything here to be with Winona back then. At least I'd have her. Now I'm giving her up, and

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

How we discovered each other and knew

passion; Winona above me, beneath me, her legs wrapped tightly around me

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