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."

eyes narrow slightly. "Right now,

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say, leaning in slightly, my voice low and intense. "Ashlyn wouldn't do this on purpose. Not with the baby." "From what

this baby to live

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good. I'll

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

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judgment. If she has done this

voice low, almost hesitant. "I don't know if you can hear me, but I

I once held with such certainty, and reach out, covering it

Judy. But I didn't want to admit it. I didn't want to see that she was manipulating us, that she

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

I don't stop. I can't stop. "I loved you, Ashlyn. I did. But then.... then I saw

somehow that will help her

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

sign that she can hear

to be honest with myself. I couldn't change what I felt for Winona. It was always there, deep down, and it

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

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

I'll do whatever it takes to make sure this

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