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?

book a time with my lawyer at my home

do this on purpose. Not with the baby." "From what I've

wanted this baby to live over

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

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good. I'll

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

my

so-called mother cloud my judgment. If she has done

you can hear me, but

and reach out, covering it with mine. It feels cold, lifeless, and

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 see that she was manipulating us, that she was using you to control

be the son she wanted me to be. But I was wrong. I was so

you, Ashlyn. I did.

her hand, hoping that somehow that will help her

over me, and I didn't know how to handle

for any sign that

make it work, but I had to be honest with myself. I couldn't change what I felt for Winona. It was always there, deep

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

my throat. "Thank you for wanting our baby to live, despite everything. I know you

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

are wet and I realize it's

lives, they will know their mother loved them so much they would sacrifice their right to be a mother to them