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, we're

fall?

the baby. Can we book a time with my lawyer at my home

I say, leaning in slightly, my voice low and intense. "Ashlyn wouldn't do this on

was but she wanted this

promises, his tone professional. I'll call you tomorrow with

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good. I'll

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

my

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

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

hand, the one I once held with such certainty, and reach out, covering it with mine. It feels cold, lifeless, and it

your feelings. I should've seen what was happening with my 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

was wrong. I was so wrong. I

stop. I can't stop. "I loved you, Ashlyn. I did. But

grip her hand, hoping that somehow that will help her hear what I need to

a wave crashing over me, and I didn't know how to handle it. I started remembering things, moments, feelings, and it confused

sign that

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

the crap that's happened over the years. I should've been better, for you, for us. But most of

throat. "Thank you for wanting our baby to live, despite everything. I know you could've made

I'll do whatever it takes

cheeks are wet and I realize

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