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, we're

fall?

with the baby. Can we book a time with my lawyer at

this on purpose. Not with the baby." "From what I've learned already, she was a

wanted this baby to live

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

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good. I'll see

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

my

mother cloud my judgment. If she has

start, my voice low, almost hesitant. "I don't know if you can hear me, but I need to say some things.

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

seen what was happening with my mother, with Judy. But I didn't want to admit it. I didn't want to see that

that I could be the son she wanted me to be. But I was wrong. I

"I loved you, Ashlyn. I

hoping that somehow that will

back so strong, like a wave crashing over me, and I didn't know how to handle

for any sign that

honest with myself. I couldn't change what I felt for Winona. It was always

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 deserve this, and neither

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

my emotions. "I promise you, I'll do whatever it

my cheeks are wet and I realize it's

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