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."

narrow slightly. "Right now, we're

fall?

with the baby. Can we book a time with my lawyer at my home office tomorrow?" "I'm a very busy man, Mr.

"Ashlyn wouldn't do this on purpose. Not with the baby." "From what I've learned already, she was a very

was but she wanted this

tomorrow with a time, but can

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I'll see

back into Ashlyn's room, everything hits me.

my

she has done this to

can hear me, but I need

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

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 begin to pour out from deep inside

be. But I was wrong. I was so wrong. I realize now, I never wanted to be that son.

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

will help

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

pause, hoping for any sign that she can hear me, that

to keep loving you, to make it work, but I had to be honest with myself. I couldn't change what I

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

swallow hard, forcing down the lump in my throat. "Thank you for wanting our baby to live, despite everything. I know you could've

ragged breath barely contains my emotions. "I promise you, I'll do whatever it takes

are wet and I

they would sacrifice their right to be a mother to them so they