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?

book a time with my

voice low and intense. "Ashlyn wouldn't do this on

wanted this baby to live over

tone professional. I'll call you tomorrow with a time, but

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good. I'll

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

my

she has done this

Ashlyn," I start, my voice low, almost hesitant. "I don't know if you can hear me, but

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

to see that she was manipulating us, that she was using you to control me." I take a deep breath as the words begin

son she wanted me to 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 couldn't handle

loved you, Ashlyn. I did. But then.... then I saw Winona's photo online, and everything

grip her hand, hoping that somehow that will help her hear

for 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 confused

any sign that

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

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

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

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

are wet and I

sacrifice their right to be a mother to them so they could have the best life possible. I