Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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186 Desperate Bargain (Ashlyn)

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I watch Winona's eyes, searching for any sign that she might believe me. But all I see is doubt, suspicion, and hate. She's not going to make this easy, I know that. But I have to try. This is my last chance, my only chance, to do something right in this messed-up life I've created.

To help this baby I've created. If I adopt the baby to just anyone, Judy will find it. I know she will. If I leave the baby solely to Jayden, Judy will make sure she takes over again.

The only choice I have is to get Winona to agree to adopt my baby as her own and promise me, if things don't work out with Jayden, she will fight to keep my baby with her.

I guess I have no real guarantee that will happen, but I know Winona and if she makes a promise she always tries to keep it. Especially as a mother.

"I need you to believe me," I say, my voice cracking slightly. I hate how weak I sound, but it's the truth. I am weak right now, weaker than I've ever been.

Winona's expression doesn't change. She just crosses her arms over her chest and narrows her eyes me. "Tell me again why should I believe anything you say?"

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I swallow hard, trying to push down the panic rising in my throat. She's right not to trust me. I wouldn't trust me if I were her. But I need her to see that this isn't just about me. It's about the baby growing inside

1. me.

I say, forcing the words out. "I know I've lied before, manipulated everyone, but this... This is different. I need you to trust me on this. We're running out

of stone. He's not going to be the one to convince Winona. I know that. It's her

some sort of game. I won't be back here ever. How did

text. I'll hand that phone to you, Jayden. You'll have all the

rest."

She knows what I'm saying is true. I latch onto it, desperate to keep her engaged, to make her see how serious I

Even if you and Jayden don't make it as a couple, I need to know that

is bigger than the two of us. It's about protecting this child from the nightmare that is

tone cold. "Why should I take on that responsibility? You think you can just hand off your problems

say quickly, shaking my head. "It's not like that. I'm not trying to escape responsibility. I know

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could give my baby a real chance. A life away from Judy. A life away from me." Winona's eyes narrow further, and I can see she's thinking, processing what I'm saying. But I know I need to

matter what he says now, no matter

anything so I continue, "she's his mother, Winona. That bond is stronger than you think. I've seen it. I've felt it. She

knows it's true. Judy's influence is a shadow

she doesn't back down. "And you think I'm the solution? That I can

You've stood up to Judy, to everyone who tried to bring you down. You're the only one I trust to protect my baby. Please, I'm begging you. I

her help. But this isn't about me anymore. It's about the life growing

if Jayden and I don't make it as a couple.