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."

slightly. "Right

fall?

be with Ashlyn, with the baby. Can we book a time with my lawyer at my home

to me," I say, leaning in slightly, my voice low and intense. "Ashlyn wouldn't do this on purpose. Not with the baby." "From what I've learned already, she was a very

this baby to live over

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

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I'll see you

into Ashlyn's room, everything hits me. I'm angry-no, I'm fucking

my

judgment. If she has

if you can hear me, but I

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

didn't want to see that she was manipulating us, that she was using you to control me." I take a deep breath as

she wanted me to be. But I was wrong. I was so wrong. I realize now, I never wanted to be

stop. "I loved you, Ashlyn.

somehow that will help her hear what I need to

it came back so strong, like a wave crashing over me, and I didn't know how to handle it. I started remembering things, moments, feelings, and it confused the

hoping for any sign that she can hear me, that she

change what I felt for Winona. It was

sorry for the part I played in all the crap that's happened over the years. I should've been better, for you, for us. But most of all, I'm

throat. "Thank you for wanting our baby to live, despite everything. I know you could've made

promise you, I'll do whatever it takes to make sure this baby lives. This

feel my cheeks are wet

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