FULL NOVELXO Chapter My CEO 109
109 Taking Charge (Jayden)
"Meet me at St Michael's. Abby is heading there now by ambulance." I instruct Gus as I stride out from my office having just taken the call from Sheila Hobbs.
"I'm not sure I have time.
I'm not in the mood for your cryptic
shit, Gus. Meet me there. I want answers and I want them now. Do not make me have to leave my daughter and come to you," I demand because I really am not taking any more of his shit.
II disconnected the call. I'm getting my family back together and Gus is going to help me whether he likes it or not. It's the least he owes me.
I reach my SUV and the driver. "St Michael's Hospital and hurry."
"Yes, Sir."
I call Mother to let her know what's going on.
"Jayden, twice in one day..."
"Abby is heading to the hospital. Winona found her unresponsive on the floor."
"She needs to be with someone who can watch her all the time."
"No one watches her as much as Winona, She needs to be with her mother. I need you to shut the fuck up about my daughter's needs and just follow instructions, okay?" I'm not taking her crap either. There's a period of silence. This can only go one of two ways.
"Go ahead."
Wow! It actually worked. I should chalk this day up on my calendar. Mother actually listened for the first time.
But I don't have time to dwell on that little victory right now. "Winona can't come to the hospital until the judge gives her the okay under supervision or she's out of this bullshit accusation that Ashlyn got her into."
"How can I help?"
""Is Ashlyn there?"
"Yes."
"Can I speak to her?"
"She's sleeping still. I can go wake her."
"No, let her sleep. When she does wake, tell her I want to speak with her and do not let her out of your sight. I'll put extra security on."
"No problem."
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"Mother, be careful."
"You just let me know how Abby is doing. Jayden, I'm so sorry this is happening to Abby."
"I'll keep you informed."
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The driver is not wasting any time getting me to the hospital. I wonder if the ambulance is there wish I could just go to Winona. She must be so panicked right now.
But I'm not doing anything that might get her back in jail, not even for five minutes.
With the help of Gus, I'm going to clear Winona's name and get Ashlyn put away where she belongs.
The SUV stops outside the hospital.
"I'll call when fneed you again. Be on alert."
"Yes, Sir."
I almost ran into the emergency department. I rush through my name and explanation about Abby being admitted by ambulance.
"Mr. Brennan. The ambulance is still on the way. If you'd like to wait for a few moments-"
"Where's Dr. Green?"
"He's back there awaiting her arrival."
"Great." I push open the double doors and walk through them..
"Mr. Brennan, you can't just go in there like that."
"I can and I am. My daughter's life is on the line. Organize her the family suite in the Brennan Wing." I just keep walking until I see Abby's doctor and a team of medical personnel waiting in a group near the ambulance bay doors. "Dr. Green!" I stride up to him. "Any idea what might have happened?"
"Jayden! You shouldn't be in here right now."
"I'm not going to be anywhere else."
"You can't be here. Go wait in the staff room. I promise you I'll be in as soon as I've checked Abby over." "As soon as you know?"
"I promise. Don't make this any harder than it needs to be. The paramedics tell me she's still hanging in there. Winona saved her life without a doubt."
My stress levels are at an all-time high, but I know I can't push this any harder. "Thanks Doctor. I just want Abby to know I'm here with her."
"You can talk to her as soon as I check her over, okay?
1 nod and head to the room he's pointed out. It's empty. I pace the floor and look out the small window to see if the ambulance has arrived yet. +25 BON!
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It hasn't. I got a quick text away to Sheila Hobbs asking her to update Winona so far.
My cell buzzes in my hand and I glance at the incoming call name. Ashlyn, but I don't stop looking out the window of the staff room door. "Ashlyn,"
"Jayden. Judy said you wanted to speak with me?" Her voice sounds a little off. Like she's still trying to wake up.
"I'm at the hospital. Abby is arriving by ambulance."
"Oh God, that's awful. Should I come there?"
"You aren't allowed near Abby right now, remember?"
"But you need support."
"What I need is for you to stay home and stay away from Abby."
There's a pause.
"Understood?" I ask for clarification.
"Are you and me okay?"
I sigh. I just can't lie to her anymore. "There is no you and me. I don't want to be with you anymore. I want a divorce."
"Jayden! No. You're just stressed over Abby. We're in love, you need me."
"You stay with Mother until I can get there. Ashlyn, I have extra security on you so don't try anything."
"Your mother drugged me this morning. She's dangerous. You can't make me stay here."
"You can't prove that. But if she did, all I can say is...I hope she has some more left to give you. Goodbye." I disconnect the call and I see an ambulance backing up to the big doorway.
This has to be Abby. The first person I see step out of the back of the ambulance is Phillip Joseph. What the fuck? I should have expected that I suppose. But I don't have to like it.
I can't help myself but rush out there. When I see her tiny, helpless body lying there, I almost go ballistic. I push Phillip out of the way and go to her.