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."

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

at the ceiling. I can't make stirred up how much I detest her and what she did to me,

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

know Winona wants me to at least try and understand how Ashlyn got to the point

to go and see Ashlyn. If there really is a baby... God,

on it any longer, my phone rings.

interested in shooting the breeze with her. But I guess have to answer sometime, or she might end up coming back. No one wants that. I hesitate for a

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voice smooth. "How are

not in the mood for whatever she's about

to reach you," she says, a hint of irritation creeping into her voice. "I wanted to check

"I've got a lot on my plate with the business

a pause on the other end,

wheels turning

everything. Is

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

"Jayden-

got to go." I hang up before she can say anything else. feeling a surge of relief the moment the

and Gus probably already know exactly