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."

understand," Daniel says, his voice calm and professional. "Take your time. There's no rush. But whatever you decide, make sure it's something you

back in my chair, staring at the ceiling. I can't make stirred up how much I detest her and

Ashlyn's message

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

at least try and understand how Ashlyn got

will want to go and see Ashlyn. If there really is a baby... God, I don't really know. I can't

any longer, my phone

breeze with her. But I guess have to answer sometime, or she might end up coming back. No one wants that.

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is What it

says, her voice smooth.

tone neutral. I'm not in the

irritation creeping

lot on

on the other end, and

see the wheels turning in her mind.

everything. Is

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

"Jayden-

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

I kidding? She and Gus