Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 173

173 It Is What It Is (Jayden)

The flight back home is uneventful, but my mind is anything but. I can't stop thinking about Winona and what she's dealing with. But even more than that, I can't stop thinking about Ashlyn's message.

There's no denying it was from her-the safe word confirmed that. But why now? Why after everything?! can't be certain she's being honest about still being pregnant. That could be a ploy to con me back into being with her.

I know one thing for sure. I'm not going to see her without Winona. If Ashlyn can't accept that, then I won't be seeing her at all.

I head straight to my office as soon as I land, the familiar surroundings doing little to ease my tension. I need answers, and I need them fast. I need a shower. I need some food.

But first, I need to know if there's anything legal stopping me from seeing Ashlyn.

I call Daniel, my lawyer, and he picks up on the second ring. "Jayden, what can I do for you?"

"Is it okay for me to visit Ashlyn?" I say, cutting straight to the point. "I mean legally. Winona and I?"

There's a pause on the other end, and I can almost hear him weighing his words. "Legally there are no restrictions on you both visiting her. She's been convicted, so the usual visitation rules apply. I'm not sure you both can together. I'll check. But..." "But what?"

"Is this something you really want to do? Given everything that's happened?"

I let out a long breath, running a hand through my hair. I'm not sure. I haven't told Winona yet, and I don't want to go there until I do. But I need to know my options."

voice calm and professional. "Take your time. There's no rush. But whatever you decide, make

ceiling. I can't make stirred up how much I detest her and what she

lightly. Ashlyn's message

thought I'd buried those feelings, and now I'm caught between wanting to face her and wanting to protect Winona from whatever game Ashlyn

at least try and understand

go and see Ashlyn. If there really is a baby... God, I don't really know. I can't think that far ahead

it any longer,

But I guess have to answer sometime, or she might end up coming back. No one wants that. I hesitate for a moment before answering.

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it is

she says, her voice smooth. "How

not in the mood for whatever

a hint of irritation creeping into her voice. "I wanted to check in,

a lot on my plate

the other end, and

wheels turning in her

everything. Is something

worry about," I say, my patience wearing thin. "I've got it

"Jayden-

with you. I've got to go." I hang up before she can

I kidding? She and Gus probably already know exactly what's