Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 203

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."

"Right

fall?

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

to me," I say, leaning in slightly, my voice low and intense. "Ashlyn wouldn't do this on purpose.

she wanted this

you tomorrow with a time,

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I'll

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

my

judgment. If she has

can hear

it with mine. It

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 me." I take a

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

can't stop. "I loved you, Ashlyn. I did. But then.... then I saw Winona's photo online,

that will help her

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

pause, hoping for any sign that she can

to 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 down, and it just got too

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

for wanting our baby

promise you, I'll do whatever it takes to make sure this

wet and I

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