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."

But whatever you decide, make sure it's something you can both live with." "Thanks, Daniel," I say before

make stirred up how much I detest

Ashlyn's

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

to at least try and understand how Ashlyn got to the point of

baby... God, I don't really know. I can't think that

it any longer, my phone rings.

not interested in shooting the breeze with her. But I guess have to answer sometime, or she might end up coming

+25 BONUS

it is

says, her voice smooth. "How are

tone neutral. I'm not in the mood

you," she says, a hint of irritation creeping into her voice. "I wanted to check in, How's everything

said shortly. "I've got a lot on my

a pause on the other end,

wheels turning in her mind. "You're not

everything. Is something

need to worry about," I say, my patience wearing

"Jayden-

discussing my life with you. I've got to go." I hang up before she

and Gus probably already