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Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 83 She Set Me Up
(Winona)I sit in the cold, sterile interview room, my heart pounding in my chest. The fluorescent lights buzz overhead, casting a harsh glare on the metal table between me and the two detectives.My hands tremble as I clutch the edge of my chair, trying to steady myself. Every muscle in my body is tense, and my throat feels like it’s closing up.“Ms. Nolan, you need to understand the seriousness of these charges,” the older detective says, his voice gruff. “We have multiple witnesses who saw you push Ashlyn Brennan down those stairs. She is pressing attempted murder charges.”“I didn’t push her!” I insist, my voice cracking under the weight of my desperation. “She set me up! She said horrible things to me, she provoked me!” I can feel my pulse in my temples, each beat a reminder of my mounting panic.The younger detective leans forward, his eyes narrowing with suspicion. “We’ve done our homework, Ms. Nolan. We know about your history with Mrs. Brennan and Jayden Brennan. There’s a lo
Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 84 Glimmer Of Hope
(Winona)“We’re doing everything we can,” he replies, his tone firm. “But right now, you need to focus on staying calm and cooperating. Don’t talk to anyone unless I’m present. I need the truth from you, Winona, no matter what. You don’t lie to me, okay?”I nod, though my mind is far from calm. Every step feels heavy, each echoing footfall a reminder of the nightmare I’m trapped in. They lead me to a solitary cell, the door clanging shut behind me. The silence is oppressive, and I feel the weight of it pressing down on me.“I’ll be back to talk to you soon. I need the full story, from the start. Are you prepared to talk to me?”“Of course. I’m not sure I can afford you, though.”“Let’s worry about that later. I’ll see you soon.” He strides off, and the sound of the door locking echoes in the quiet.I pace the small space, my thoughts racing. How did everything go so wrong? Just a few days ago, I was hopeful about starting a new chapter with Jayden and Abby. Hopeful that we could blen
Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 85 Saving Winona
(Jayden)I glance into the window of the hospital room and see Ashlyn, laying there. Her face is devoid of emotion, her expression blank. There are no tears, no redness around her eyes, nothing to indicate the trauma of losing a baby.Surely no one would go so far as to frame someone else, even to the extent of losing their own child? Perhaps, Ashlyn’s capacity for manipulation really knows no bounds. My biggest question is, how much of this has my mother been involved in?I know Ashlyn intimately, and she’s always been dramatic, always excessively theatrical when it comes to dealing with personal matters, particularly concerning Winona and me. My only option now is honesty; this marriage must end, regardless of the circumstances.Baby or no baby, continuing this marriage is impossible. In hindsight, I should never have rushed into this union. I thought we could somehow make it work, but the ongoing saga with Winona has affected Ashlyn more than I had realized, and it’s clear now s
Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 86 Building A Case
(Winona)It’s been the longest night. I’m sitting in the solitary cell, the silence suffocating me. I barely slept and I couldn’t eat the pittance of breakfast they brought in this morning.All I can think about is Abby and getting out of here.The harsh light overhead doesn’t help it feel less sterile and cold. My lawyer, a sharp, insightful man, sits across on a foldable chair they’ve brought in for him. He’s the only person allowed in here alone with me.“We need to prove Ashlyn orchestrated this whole scenario,” he says, his voice echoing slightly off the concrete walls. “Your father could be key to this, but his credibility is questionable given his history. We can’t rely solely on his testimony.”I rub my hands together, feeling the cold seeping into my bones. “He’s easily bought off. Who’s to say he won’t just take a better offer from Ashlyn or someone else and turn against us?”The lawyer nods. “Exactly. That’s why we need something solid, something undeniable. The best shot w
Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 87 Surprise Visitor
(Winona)I try to gather my thoughts as the cell door creaks open again. This time, it’s Jayden. My heart leaps, but his face is set in a hard, unforgiving mask. My breath catches in my throat.“Jayden?” I whisper, standing up, my hands trembling. “What are you doing here? How did you get in to see me?”“You know money talks. This is the one and only time I’ll speak to you.”“What are you here for?”He doesn’t respond right away, just looks at me with a mix of anger and pain. His jaw is clenched tight, and I can see the hurt in his eyes. “I can’t believe it, Winona,” he finally says, his voice cold. “The evidence is too strong. I saw what I saw. How could you do this? How could you push her?”“Jayden, I didn’t! You have to believe me. She set me up!” I plead, tears streaming down my face, my voice cracking with desperation.“Set you up? Do you realize how insane that sounds? She lost our baby, Winona! My baby!” His voice rises, filled with anguish. “No one would kill their own baby li
Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 88 How Can I?
(Jayden)I punched the wall at the beach house. The impact sends a jolt of pain through my knuckles, but I don't care. Gordon Brown watches on, unaffected, his arms crossed and his expression unreadable.“I can’t do this. I can’t hurt her like this.” I rub the pain in my knuckles away, the ache a distraction from the turmoil inside me.“It’s the best way to get a real confession. Ashlyn has to believe you are on her side and against Winona. Winona has to believe that too,” Gordon says, his tone firm and unyielding.“There must be another way. Winona won’t let on if she knows I’m pretending,” I argue, pacing back and forth, the tension in my body coiled tight like a spring.“She also won’t react in the same way, and if Ashlyn gets a sniff of trickery, we lose the only chance we’ve got,” Gordon counters, his eyes boring into mine.“What’s the next move?” I ask, stopping in my tracks and facing him.“You take Ashlyn home,” he replies, his voice steady and unwavering.“Home?” I echo, a se
Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 89 Bigger Fish To Fry
(Jayden)Arriving at the penthouse the next morning, I helped Ashlyn out of the limousine and into the building. The familiar surroundings do nothing to ease the tension in my gut. The elevator ride up feels endless, the silence between us thick with unspoken words.I play the part of the doting husband, all the while my mind is on Winona, on the plan, on the desperate hope that this will all be worth it in the end. As Ashlyn settles in, I keep up the charade, making small talk and pretending everything is normal. The place looks like no one has been here since I left. “Ashlyn? Weren’t you living here when I went to Santa Monica?” I ask, glancing around.Ashlyn shakes her head. “Gus asked if I wanted to stay in his guest suite, so I wasn’t alone.”“I see.” I wonder why he did that? My mind races with suspicions.“Does it upset you that I was staying there?” she asks, her voice laced with a hint of worry.“I’m glad you had company,” I replied, forcing a smile.“I never told him I was
Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 90 Will I Get Bail?
(Winona)I sit in the courtroom, my heart pounding as I wait for the judge to enter. The room is filled with people, their eyes on me, their whispers echoing in my ears. The weight of their judgment feels like a physical burden. My anxiety is overwhelming. I glance around the room, seeing faces that seem familiar, faces from the media coverage, and even faces of those who might be curious about the high-profile case. It’s suffocating.Gordon Brown sits beside me, his expression calm and focused. He’s been my rock through this nightmare, and I cling to the hope that he can get me out on bail. I need so badly to see Abby again. The thought of her bright, innocent face keeps me grounded.“Stay calm, Winona, and above all, be sincere. Judge Harper can see straight through bullshit.” Gordon whispers. “Don’t say anything unless she addresses you directly.”“All rise,” the bailiff announces, and we stand as the judge enters. Judge Harper is a stern-looking woman with piercing eyes that see
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