Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 203

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

fall?

to be with Ashlyn, with the baby. Can we book a time with my lawyer at

intense. "Ashlyn wouldn't do this on purpose.

this baby to live over

investigate," he promises, his tone professional. I'll call you tomorrow

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good. I'll

back into Ashlyn's room, everything hits me.

my

so-called mother cloud my judgment. If she has done this to

if you can hear me,

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

feelings. 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

that I could be the son she wanted me to be. But I was wrong. I was so wrong. I realize now, I never wanted to be that son. I'd broken away

can't stop. "I loved you, Ashlyn. I did. But then....

that will help

over me, and I didn't know

that she can

work, but I had to be honest with myself. I couldn't change what I felt

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

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

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

feel my cheeks are wet

their right to