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

my voice low and intense. "Ashlyn wouldn't do this on purpose. Not with the baby." "From what

was but she wanted this baby to

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

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good. I'll see

everything hits me. I'm angry-no,

my

If she has done this to Ashlyn,

know if you can hear me,

out, covering it with mine. It feels cold, lifeless, and it only makes the

admit it. I didn't want to see that she was manipulating us, that she was using you 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 to

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

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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 the hell out

that she can hear me, that she

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

the years. I should've been better, for you, for us. But most

you for wanting our baby to live, despite everything. I know you

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

cheeks are wet and I realize it's

will know their mother loved them so much they would sacrifice their right to be a mother to them so they could have the best