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.

lying about this," I say, forcing the words out. "I know I've lied before, manipulated everyone, but this... This is

to be the one to convince Winona. I know that. It's her I need to reach, her I need

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

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 proof you need

rest."

I'm saying is true. I latch onto it,

temporary solution, but for life. Even if you and Jayden don't make it as a couple, I need to know that you'll still raise the child. That my baby won't end up in

her to understand that this is bigger than the two of us.

on that responsibility? You think you can just hand off your problems to me and wash your hands

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

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a real chance. A life away from Judy. A life away from me." Winona's

voice gaining strength. "No matter what he says now, no matter how much he claims he's done with her, she'll always have

mother, Winona. That bond is stronger than you think. I've seen it. I've felt it. She can manipulate him in

flinches at that, but he doesn't argue. Maybe deep down, he knows it's true. Judy's influence is a

is taking. But she doesn't back down. "And you think I'm

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

I know I'm asking for the impossible, I know I don't deserve her help. But this isn't about me anymore. It's about the life growing inside me, the life I never thought I'd

Jayden and I don't make it as a couple. And you want a guarantee before you even prove that you're actually pregnant?" I nod, my heart pounding. "Yes. That's