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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?"

third, one hundredth thoughts about that. Maybe it would be easier all around

she'll

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

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

right. But 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 in my

never was any proof that Winona drugged you. But when I heard you had drugs in your system and you'd been so determined

confused. But now

thought I'd lost you when you married

after my accident. I get why you've done what you've done. But, make no

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

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had to

be what he wanted and the emotional trauma from his obvious hatred

happy and relieved. That's really messed with my head now and the

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 could finally make my own decisions. At least

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

I love her. But it

were intimate together. How we discovered each

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

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