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."

narrow slightly. "Right now, we're gathering

fall?

a time with my

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

she wanted this baby

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

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good. I'll see you

hits me. I'm angry-no, I'm fucking

my

my judgment. If she has done this to

hesitant. "I don't know if you can hear

out, covering it with mine. It feels cold, lifeless, and it only makes the words harder to form, but

didn't want to admit it. I didn't want to see that

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

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

her hand, hoping that somehow that will help her

came back so strong, like a wave crashing over me, and I didn't know how to handle it. I started remembering things, moments, feelings, and it

hoping for any sign that she

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

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

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

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

wet and I

to be a mother to them so they could have the best life