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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?"

be easier all around

she'll want

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

would be easier 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

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

Winona drugged you. But when I heard you had drugs in your system

head wasn't right. I was very confused. But now I

lost you when you married Winona.

my accident. I get why you've done what you've done. But, make no mistake, I will cut you from my children's lives if I have too." "You won't

anything in Father's office except a rush

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had

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

wasn't sad when he died. I was happy and relieved. That's really messed with my head now

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

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

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

remembering how we were intimate together. How we discovered each other and knew all the

of passion; Winona

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