Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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203 Atoning The Past (Jayden)

I move closer to Ashlyn's bed. I'm not here to wallow in self-pity or be overwhelmed by emotions. This is about making sure my child survives. I look at Ashlyn's pale face, and I feel a surge of determination. I'll do whatever it takes. "You're not going anywhere," I murmur as I touch her abdomen. "You've got a life ahead of you, and I'm. going to make damn sure you get to live it. Your mom wants you to live, so that's what you're going to do. Live." The door opens again.

I straighten up and look. A suited man has his head in the doorway. "My Brennan. Can we talk? I'm Detective Harris. I'm investigating what has happened at the facility today."

"Yes, of course." I walk out to the corridor with him. "So, you're investigating Ashlyn Carter's,

He turns to me, sizing me up. "I am."

"Is this internal or external?"

"External. Why?"

"I don't want any cover ups."

"Do you think the facility needs to cover up anything?"

"I don't know, maybe. But that's your job to find out, isn't it."

"Yes. Do you mind answering some questions?"

"No problem but I'd prefer to have my lawyer present."

"I see. That seems a little paranoid."

I shrug. "I don't believe for a second that this was an accident."

eyes narrow slightly. "Right now, we're gathering

fall?

I need to be with Ashlyn, with the baby. Can we book a time

do this on purpose. Not with the baby." "From what I've learned already, she was

wanted this

investigate," he promises, his tone professional. I'll call you tomorrow with a time, but can you come

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good. I'll

step back into Ashlyn's room, everything hits me. I'm

my

mother cloud my judgment. If she has done this to Ashlyn, to my

hesitant. "I don't know if you can hear me, but I need to say some things. Things

hand, the one I once held with such certainty, and reach out, covering it with mine. It feels cold, lifeless, and it only

want to admit it. I didn't want to see

that I could be the son she wanted me to be. But I was wrong. I was so wrong. I realize now, I never wanted to be that son. I'd broken away from her and she couldn't handle

voice cracks, but I don't stop. I can't stop. "I loved you, Ashlyn. I did. But then.... then I

her hand, hoping that somehow that will

so strong, like a wave crashing over me, and I didn't know how to handle it. I started

sign that she can hear me,

I had to be honest with myself. I couldn't change what I

crap that's happened over the years. I should've

you for wanting our baby to live, despite everything. I know you could've made different choices, but you

ragged breath barely contains my emotions. "I promise you, I'll do whatever it takes to make sure this baby lives. This baby will

cheeks are wet and

so much they would sacrifice their right to be a mother to them so they could have