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

fall?

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

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

but she wanted this

his tone professional. I'll call you tomorrow with a

203 Atoning The Past

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I'll

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

my

mother cloud my judgment. If she has done

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

with such certainty, and reach out, covering it with

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 that she was manipulating us, that she was using you to control me." I take a deep

wanted 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 now, I never wanted to be that son. I'd broken away from her and she couldn't

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

hoping that somehow that will help her hear what I need to

I didn't know how to handle it. I

sign that

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

my 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

"Thank you for wanting our baby to live, despite everything. I know you could've made different choices,

"I promise you, I'll do whatever it takes to make sure this baby

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 best life possible.