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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?"

one hundredth thoughts about that. Maybe it would be easier all around if I just stayed away and

day, she'll

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

lot of her growing up and once you have

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

best for 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,

was very confused. But

you married Winona. I never want

done what you've done. But, make no mistake, I

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

what he wanted and the emotional trauma from his obvious hatred

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

why he hated me so much. Not that I cared. Him being dead was

remembered a lot of how my mother was with Winona. Hostile 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 could have been because

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

in bed at night remembering how we were intimate together. How we discovered each other and knew all the

heat of passion; Winona above me, beneath me,

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