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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 all around if I just stayed away

one day, she'll want

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

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

I need 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 stop meddling

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

right. I was very confused. But now I feel I'm

lost you when you married Winona. I

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 have to. I'll do better. You'll see. Nothing is more important to me than you and

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 felt whenever I

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I'd had to leave

me. But the constant pressure to be what he wanted and the emotional

he died. I was happy and relieved. That's really messed with my head now and

Not that I cared. Him being dead was the best thing that ever happened to me. I knew I could

be with Winona back then. At least

duty and marrying Ashlyn. Yes, I love her. But it isn't

intimate together. How we

heat of passion; Winona above me, beneath me, her legs wrapped tightly around me as I

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