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 now, we're

fall?

now, I need to be with Ashlyn, with the baby. Can we book a time with my lawyer at my home office tomorrow?" "I'm a

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

she wanted this

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

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I'll

hits me. I'm

my

mother cloud my judgment. If she has done

can hear me, but I need to say some things. Things I should've said

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

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 begin to pour out from

her, that I could be the son she wanted me to be. But I was wrong. I was so wrong. I realize now, I

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

that somehow that will help her hear what I

love 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 the hell out of

any sign that she can hear me,

myself. I couldn't change what I felt for Winona. It was always there, deep down, and it just

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 deserve this, and

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

it takes to make sure this baby lives.

my cheeks are wet and

mother loved them so much they would sacrifice their right to