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,

fall?

a time with my lawyer at

I 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 unstable

wanted this baby

tomorrow with a time, but can you come to my

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good. I'll

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

my

my judgment. If she has done this to

"I don't know if you can hear me, but I need to say some things. Things

out, covering it with mine. It feels cold, lifeless, and it only makes the words harder to form, but

I didn't want to see that she was manipulating us, that

I was wrong. I was so wrong. I realize now, I never wanted to be that son. I'd broken away from her and she couldn't handle

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

will help her hear what I need

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

hoping for any sign that she can hear

but I had to be honest with myself. I couldn't change what I felt for Winona. It was

part I played in all the crap that's happened over the years. I should've been

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

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

feel my cheeks are wet and

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.