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."

eyes narrow slightly. "Right

fall?

book a time with my lawyer at my home office tomorrow?"

wouldn't do this on purpose. Not with the baby." "From what

was but she wanted this baby to

tomorrow with a time, but can you come to my office?"

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good. I'll see

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

my

cloud my judgment. If she has done this

my voice low, almost hesitant. "I don't know if you can hear me, but I need to say some things. Things I should've said a long

covering it with mine. It feels cold, lifeless,

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 deep breath as the words begin to pour out

that I could please her, that I could be the son she wanted me to be. But I was wrong. I was so wrong. I realize now,

Ashlyn. I did. But

that will

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

sign that she can

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

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

my throat. "Thank you for wanting our baby

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

cheeks are wet and I realize

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