Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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Ashlyn's Delusion

181 Ashlyn's Delusion

(Winona)

Jayden and I are sitting across from Barnaby in his office office, the familiar surroundings doing little to ease the twisting in my stomach.

Barnaby looks between us. "It seems there's a lot on your minds today. Where would you like to start?"

Jayden's the first to speak, his voice steady. "I want to talk about Ashlyn. She's recently sent me text

messages.

I tense up, the mention of her name bringing a rush of emotions-anger, suspicion, fear. "What exactly did she text? I mean how can she have a phone in there? I didn't think they were allowed."

"I don't know but I bet Mother has something to do with that."

"I don't doubt that. Have you spoken to Ashlyn before this?"

"No. She contacted me while we were away. That's the first I've heard from her." Jayden says, locking onto mine.

I take a deep breath. "Jayden, what could she possibly want with you? With us?"

for

me she's

his eyes

just dropped out from under me. "Sull

delusional. There's really no hope for her.

ore said

her. How could that happen? The doctors she'd lost the baby before she even came

her, Jayden? Can I read them? I want to see." I do believe

He hesitates slightly.

to say no." Barnaby says.

know, it's just...well, I guess I

having sex with Ashlyn while Winona and I were divorced. But there were times I pursued Winona at the same time.

believe

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Winona. That's not what I want. Not with you. What Ashlyn and I had... it was dark, and it wasn't healthy. It's not something I ever

But the doubt still lingers at the edge of my mind. "She clearly thinks she still has a hold on you." My mind races with a

are churning from my

be with her again somehow? God if she is pregnant, will they let her out?" I can't even begin to think about that and my breath is coming

this is next level. But I don't care, Winona, I'm not going to let her manipulate me.

him, trying to see the truth in his eyes. I want to believe him, but the fear of what Ashlyn represents the darkness, the control-makes it hard. Is this a part of him that will eat him up if he tries to deny it? "I'm afraid the damage is already done. I say out loud, and

This isn't just a game. She knows things, deep, intimate things about Jayden that I've barely scratched

'doctor's report. That's the only way we'll know for sure that she's lying, or maybe she truly believes it. I

forward, taking my hands in his. "Winona, listen to me. Even if she's telling the truth, it doesn't change how I feel. I'm with you. I want a life with you. Ashlyn