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."

eyes narrow slightly. "Right now, we're gathering

fall?

we book a time with

me," I say, leaning in slightly, my voice low and intense. "Ashlyn wouldn't do this

this baby to live over

I'll call you tomorrow with a time, but can

203 Atoning The Past

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I'll

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

my

cloud my judgment. If she has done this

don't know if you can hear me, but I need to say some things. Things I should've said a long

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

should've been more sensitive to your 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

to believe that I could please her, that I could be the son she wanted me to be. But I was wrong. I was so wrong. I realize

you, Ashlyn. I did. But then.... then I

will help

me, and I didn't know how to handle it. I started remembering things, moments, feelings, and it confused

any sign that she can hear me, that

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

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

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

you, I'll do whatever it takes to

feel my cheeks are wet and I realize it's

so much they would sacrifice their right to be a mother to them so they could have the