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?

a time with my lawyer at my home office

me," I say, leaning in slightly, my voice low and intense. "Ashlyn wouldn't do this on purpose. Not with the baby." "From

was but she wanted this baby to

tone professional. I'll call you tomorrow with a time, but can you come to my

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good. I'll see

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

my

mother cloud my judgment. If she

hear me, but I need to say

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

to see that she was manipulating us, that she was

be. But I was wrong.

but I don't stop. I can't stop. "I loved you, Ashlyn. I did.

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

for her. it came back so strong, like a wave crashing 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

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

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 up. You don't

you for wanting our baby to live, despite everything.

I'll do whatever it takes to

are wet and I realize

right to be a mother to them so they could have the best life possible.