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?

time with my

to me," I say, leaning in slightly, my voice low and intense. "Ashlyn wouldn't do this on purpose. Not with the baby." "From what I've learned already, she was a

this baby to live over

tomorrow with a time, but can you

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I'll see you

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

my

cloud my judgment. If she

know if you can hear me, but I need to say some things.

reach out, covering it

I didn't want to admit it. I didn't want to see that she was manipulating us, that she was using you to control me." I take a deep breath as the words begin to

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 from her and

"I loved you, Ashlyn. I did. But then.... then I saw Winona's

that will help her hear

her. it came back so strong, like a wave crashing over me, and I didn't know

pause, hoping for any sign that

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

voice thick with 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

throat. "Thank you for wanting our baby to live,

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

my cheeks are wet and I realize

mother loved them so much they would sacrifice their right to be a mother to them