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?

to be with Ashlyn, with the baby. Can we book a time with my lawyer at my home office tomorrow?" "I'm

intense. "Ashlyn wouldn't do this on purpose. Not with the

wanted this baby to

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

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I'll see you

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

my

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

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

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

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

please her, 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

stop. I can't stop. "I loved you, Ashlyn. I did.

that will help

came back so strong, like a wave crashing over me, and I didn't know how

sign that she can hear

myself. I couldn't change what I felt for Winona. It was always there, deep

voice thick with emotion. I'm sorry for the part I played in all the crap that's happened over the years. I should've been better, for

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

I'll do whatever it takes to

my cheeks are wet and

would sacrifice their right to be a mother to them so they could have the best life possible. I