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

fall?

a time with my lawyer at my home office tomorrow?" "I'm

do this on purpose. Not with the baby."

was but she wanted this baby to

I'll call you tomorrow with a time, but can

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I'll see you

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

my

she has done this to

you can hear me, but I need to say some things.

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

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

that 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

you, Ashlyn. I did. But then.... then I saw

that will help her

and I didn't know how to handle it. I started remembering things, moments, feelings, and

any sign that she can hear

but I had to be honest with myself. I couldn't change

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 deserve this, and neither does our

lump in my throat. "Thank you for wanting our

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

cheeks are wet and I realize

lives, they 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 life possible. I owe