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?

now, I need to be with Ashlyn, with the baby. Can we book a time with my lawyer at my home office tomorrow?" "I'm a very busy

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

she wanted this baby to live

he promises, his tone professional. I'll call you tomorrow with a time, but can you

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I'll see you

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

my

If she has done this to Ashlyn, to my

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 I

covering it with mine. It feels

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

be the son she wanted me to be. But I was wrong. I was so wrong. I realize now, I never wanted

voice cracks, but I don't stop. I can't stop. "I loved you, Ashlyn. I did. But then.... then

hand, hoping that somehow that will help

I didn't know how to handle it. I started

hoping for any sign that she

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

say, my voice thick with emotion. 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 of all, I'm sorry this is where we've ended up. You don't deserve this, and neither does our

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

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

feel my cheeks are wet and I

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