Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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Striding into the hospital, I haven't felt fear like this in a long time, but I refuse to let it control me. This fear won't make me frustrated or angry. It won't make the lash out or wonder about my decisions.

Not anymore. I know who I am. I know the man I want to be.

Having this baby wasn't something I ever considered. But since I've known, it's changed me. Changed my outlook. Abby changed my life too, but I never got to see her or even know she existed when she was a baby.

Because of my mother. Because of Ashlyn. Because my mind wasn't where it should have been and Winona made a choice for the baby. Because I forced Winona into that choice and away from me.

Mother will never be an influence on me again.

In fact, I'm going to make her pay if she's had anything to do with this with Ashlyn and I'll need some strong proof to stop believing she's the reason Ashlyn fell from that rooftop.

I fife off a message to Winona, letting her know that I'll be staying here as long as I need to...

push through the emergency entrance, scanning the sterile hallways with a purpose. The nurse at the desk recognizes me. What are the chances of it being the same nurse working as the day Phillip and I had a fist fight. Every chance it seems. "Take a seat Mr. Brennan. Someone will be with you shortly.

I nod and move to the seating area, but I keep standing. After five minutes another nurse approaches me.

"Mr. Brennan," she says, her tone professional, but I can sense the gravity of the situation. That worries me. Am I about to find out I no longer have a baby to take home. Is the baby even big enough to save? I

don't know.

I steel myself for the worst and I wish Winona was here if I have to hear the worst. She hasn't messaged back yet but I know she will.

"Yes." I answer.

me down a series of corridors until she stops outside a doorway. This isn't intensive

her. Doctor Mitchell will talk to

is connected to machines that beep and whirl with life-saving precision. Her chest rises and falls in time

reminds me of Abby when she needed her first heart operation. My

my hand away again. I'm here in the hopes my baby is okay but Ashlyn is a person, not just a vessel to grow a baby Ashlyn is the woman I once thought I loved. I touch her hand again. No. Ashlyn is someone I did love at a point in my life.

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have been confused about a lot of things. But I did love her

I hear the door open, Interrupting

a white coat says, stepping up to me with a serious expression. Ashlyn's critical. She's on life support, and the baby is under a lot of

fragile situation. As for Ashlyn... the injuries are severe. Head trauma, spinal damage. The likelihood of

"I see."

she fell, she fell forward. Like she lost consciousness. Her head and neck sustained most of the impact. Luckily the paramedics knew about the baby in time and they assisted to maintain her vital bodily functions to give the baby a chance." I nod, absorbing the information without flinching. "And the

But of course, each case is individual and dependent on care. There are no guarantees. The longer in the womb, without complications, the better." "Will my

next 24 hours are critical. We're doing *everything we

This baby has already survived against all odds," I say, my voice leaving no room for doubt. "Do whatever it takes to keep my baby alive. Money

hours are critical. Let the nursing staff know if you need anything. You're welcome to stay but don't

my

the caller

beside the bed and

"Can you

talk?

with

"How are things?"

spooks me

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