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."

"Right now,

fall?

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

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

wanted this baby to

tomorrow with a time, but can you come to my

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good. I'll

everything hits me. I'm angry-no, I'm fucking

my

cloud my judgment. If she has done

you can hear me,

her hand, the one I once held with such certainty, and reach out, covering it with mine. It feels cold, lifeless, and it only makes the words

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

be. But I was wrong. I was so wrong. I realize now, I never wanted to be that son. I'd broken away from her and she

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

hand, hoping that somehow that will help her

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

that she can hear me, that

I couldn't change what I felt for Winona. It was always there, deep down, and it just

sorry for the part I played 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 this

wanting our baby

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

feel my cheeks are wet and I realize it's

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