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.

the words out. "I know I've lied before, manipulated everyone, but this... This

not going to be the one to convince Winona. I know that. It's her I need to reach, her I

some sort of game. I won't be back here ever. How did you even get to use a phone

mother made sure I have one. We talk on the phone often. We text. I'll hand that phone to you, Jayden. You'll have all the

rest."

blinks. She knows what I'm saying is true. I latch onto it, desperate to keep her

asking you to adopt my baby," I say, my voice trembling. "Not just as a temporary solution, but for life. Even if you and Jayden

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

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

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

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not in here, not with everything I've done. But you-you 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 go

hold on Jayden," I continue, my voice gaining strength. "No matter what he says now, no matter how much he claims he's done with her, she'll

That bond is stronger than you think. I've seen it.

Maybe deep down, he knows it's true. Judy's influence is a shadow

shifts in her seat, clearly uncomfortable with the direction this conversation is taking. But she doesn't back down. "And

say, my voice firm. "You're strong, Winona. You've proven that over and over. You've stood up to Judy, to everyone who tried to bring you down. You're the only one I trust to protect

I don't deserve her help. But this isn't about me anymore. It's about the life growing inside me, the life I

me to adopt your baby, to raise it as my own, even if Jayden and I don't make it as a couple. And you want a guarantee