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 now, we're

fall?

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 very busy man,

say, leaning 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 a very

wanted this baby to live over

he promises, his tone professional. I'll call you tomorrow with a time, but can

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good. I'll

hits me. I'm

my

judgment. If she

start, my voice low, almost hesitant. "I don't know if you can hear me,

the one I once held with such certainty, and reach out, covering it with mine. It feels cold, lifeless, and it

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

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

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

her hand, hoping that somehow that will help her

over me, and I didn't know how to handle it. I started remembering things, moments, feelings, and it confused the hell

hoping for any sign that she can hear me,

make it work, but I had to be honest with myself. I couldn't change what I felt for Winona. It was always there, deep down, and it just got too much for me

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

you for wanting our baby to live, despite everything. I know you could've made different choices, but you

you, I'll do whatever it

are wet and I realize it's

baby lives, they will know their mother loved them so much they would sacrifice their right to be a mother to them so they