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?

book a time with my lawyer at my home office tomorrow?" "I'm

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

this baby to

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

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good. I'll see

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

my

my judgment. If she

don't know if you can hear me, but I need

out, covering it with mine. It feels cold,

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

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

can't stop. "I loved you, Ashlyn. I did. But then.... then I saw Winona's photo online, and everything

grip her hand, hoping that somehow that will

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

for any sign that she

with myself. I couldn't change what I

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

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

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

wet and I

much they would sacrifice their right to be a mother to them so they could have the best life possible.