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

fall?

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

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

this

I'll call you tomorrow with a time, but can you come

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I'll see you

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

my

cloud my judgment. If she has done this to Ashlyn, to

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

it with

didn't want to

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, I never wanted

I can't stop. "I loved you, Ashlyn. I did. But then.... then I saw Winona's photo

somehow that will help her hear what I need

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

sign that she can hear me,

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

should've been better, for you, for us. But most of all, I'm sorry this is where

my throat. "Thank you for wanting our baby

you, I'll do whatever it takes to make sure this baby

my cheeks are wet and I realize it's

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