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 now, we're gathering

fall?

baby. Can we book a time with my lawyer at my home office tomorrow?" "I'm a

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

wanted this baby to live over

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

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I'll see you

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

my

If she has done this to Ashlyn,

can hear

once held with such certainty, and reach out, covering it with mine. It feels cold, lifeless, and it only makes the words harder to form, but I

to see that she was

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

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

that somehow that will

didn't know how to

hoping for any sign that she can hear me, that

be honest with myself. I couldn't change what I felt for Winona. It

happened over the years. I should've been better,

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

you, I'll do whatever it takes

are wet and I

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