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

fall?

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,

voice low and intense. "Ashlyn wouldn't do this on

wanted this baby to live over

tomorrow with a time, but can you come to my

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good. I'll

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

my

cloud my judgment. If she has done this to Ashlyn, to my

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

certainty, and reach out, covering it with mine. It feels cold, lifeless,

didn't want to

I was wrong. I was so wrong. I realize now, I

"I loved you, Ashlyn. I did. But

her hand, hoping that somehow that will help her hear what I

me, and I didn't know how to handle

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

honest with myself. I couldn't change what I felt for Winona. It was always there, deep down, and it just

emotion. I'm 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

the lump in my throat. "Thank you for wanting our baby to live, despite everything. I know you could've made different choices,

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

feel my 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 you that