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Jayden)

"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?"

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

day, she'll

long, she'll want to

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

are married. Winona and

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

was very confused. But

married Winona. I never want that

died, you had to do everything 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 from my children's lives if I have too." "You won't have to. I'll do better. You'll

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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and I'd had to

pressure to be what he wanted and the emotional trauma from

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

he hated me so much. Not that I cared. Him being dead was the best thing that ever happened to me. I knew I could finally make my own decisions. At least I

I had no problems walking away from everything here to be with

her. But

lay in bed at night remembering how we were intimate together. How we discovered each other

sleep, I wake in the heat of passion; Winona above me, beneath me, her legs wrapped tightly around me as I take her hard against the

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