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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?"

Maybe it would be easier all around if I just stayed

one day, she'll

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

just back out. But then you'll miss a lot of her growing up

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

wanted what's 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, I just was convinced she'd done

confused. But now I feel I'm

thought I'd lost you when you married Winona. I

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

anything in Father's office except a rush of the fear and helplessness I'd

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and I'd had to

he wanted and the

and relieved. That's really messed with my

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

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

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

night remembering how we were intimate together. How we discovered each other and knew all the triggers. We could never resist

to sleep. When I do sleep, I wake in the heat of passion; Winona above me, beneath me, her legs wrapped tightly

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