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 now,

fall?

Can we book a time with my lawyer

this on purpose. Not with the

wanted this baby

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

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good. I'll see you

me.

my

so-called mother cloud my judgment. If she has done this to

Ashlyn," I start, my voice low, almost hesitant. "I don't know if you can hear me, but I need to say some things. Things

certainty, and reach out, covering it with mine. It feels cold, lifeless, and it

admit it. I didn't want to see 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,

you, Ashlyn. I did. But then.... then

hoping that somehow that will help her hear what

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

sign that she can hear me, that

work, but I had to be honest with myself. I couldn't change what I felt for Winona. It

I'm 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

forcing down the lump in my throat. "Thank you for wanting our baby to live, despite everything.

you, I'll do whatever it takes to make sure this baby lives. This baby will know

cheeks are wet and I

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