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?

need to be with Ashlyn, with the baby. Can we book a time

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

but she wanted this baby

call you tomorrow with a time, but can you come to my

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I'll

hits me. I'm

my

cloud my judgment. If she has done this

hear me, but I need to say some things. Things

covering it with mine. It feels cold, lifeless, and

to 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."

be. But I was wrong. I was so wrong. I realize now,

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

that will help

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

pause, hoping for any sign that she can hear

couldn't change what I felt for Winona. It was always

I say, my voice thick with 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 we've ended up. You don't

down the lump in my throat. "Thank you for wanting our baby

emotions. "I promise you, I'll do whatever it takes to

feel my cheeks are wet and I realize it's

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