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."

narrow slightly. "Right now,

fall?

time with my lawyer

intense. "Ashlyn wouldn't do this

was but she wanted this baby to live over

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

203 Atoning The Past

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I'll

I step back into Ashlyn's room, everything hits me. I'm angry-no, I'm fucking furious- that I ever

my

If she has done this to Ashlyn, to

you can hear me, but I need

certainty, and reach out, covering it with mine. It feels cold, lifeless, and it only makes the words harder to form, but I

should've been more sensitive to your feelings. I should've seen what was happening with my mother, with Judy. But I didn't want to admit it. I didn't want to

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.

but I don't stop. I can't stop. "I loved you, Ashlyn. I

that will help her hear what

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 hell out of

any sign that she can

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

should've been better, for you, for us. But most of all, I'm sorry this is where we've ended

throat. "Thank you for wanting our baby

"I promise you, I'll do whatever it takes to

my cheeks are wet and

right to be a mother to them