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."

slightly. "Right

fall?

to be with Ashlyn, with the baby. Can we book a time with my lawyer at my home

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

was but she wanted this baby

tone professional. I'll call you tomorrow with

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I'll see you

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

my

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

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

once held with such certainty, and reach out, covering it with mine. It feels cold, lifeless, and it only makes

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 that she was manipulating us, that she was using you to control

me to be. But I was wrong. I was so wrong. I realize now,

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

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

I didn't know how to handle it.

any sign that she can hear

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 much for me

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

hard, forcing down the lump in my throat. "Thank you for wanting our

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

feel my cheeks are wet and

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