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39 One Bite At A Time (Winona)

The next morning, I came out of my bedroom early to go check on Abby. Phillip and I are actually engaged. I do need to pick out a ring, but we'll get to that soon.

We shared some laughs and a few more kisses last night and both went to our own rooms.

I'm not ready to take it to the next level yet. While I'm sending out a big message to everyone, as Judy wanted me too, I'm still not ready to be intimate. I sit beside Abby's bed and watch her sleep.

I silently pray we get the blood we need to get this operation done on Monday.

"Hey, morning. How was last night?" Anne is beside me with coffee.

"I asked Phillip to marry me. He said yes."

Abby moves her head and I nod towards the door indicating we should go out and talk.

In the lounge area Anne sits with her coffee. "Are you sure you aren't rushing it?"

I shrug. "Maybe. But I'm just doing everything afraid at this point. I don't believe in the one true love and soulmate stuff anymore. I've learned the hard way that life is about making choices. Now I'm making them to make sure Abby has all she needs." "That's all well and good if someone isn't manipulating the choices on you."

"Anne, I'm okay and Phillip and I will be okay. All I want to do is get Abby well. I just don't know what I'll do if she has all these operations and then still needs a transplant." I grip my coffee mug.

"How do you eat an elephant?" Anne asks and gets up to push my hair off my face and cup my cheek. Like she used to when things got overwhelming between my studies.

I nod. "One bite at a time."

"I'm going back to our townhouse for the week. If you need me, don't hesitate to call me. Of course I'll be back to visit Abby every day."

"Phillip and I have got this. I'm still working from home for now as we wrap up the consultancy."

you start your new

that.

time to stay with Abby. That's great." I walk

where I need

pulls open the door and

out and

can stay if you want," Anne

Anne. Thanks

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on your engagement," Anne adds as she walks

I see you're listening

you

on, stop being

get your

it's done, and you're engaged.

had your blood

could at least invite me in

Judy. Make yourself at home."

you. I take mine strong with

"You've had the test?"

them I'd wait here

to leave her alone

give me an edge. "I go make the coffee. It's about time you met Abby.

walk her into

"I'm not sure...

won't

her. I'm nervous while making coffee. She's alone with my daughter. The person who hates me most in the world is alone with my daughter. It's okay. Abby is her blood too. She won't do anything to hurt her. I pick up the mugs and walk back to Abby's room. I don't speak, I just stand behind watching. Judy is transfixed on Abby as she

them because I don't know what she's about to do to her. But I steel myself to just keep watching. She touches her cheek, tracing it softly. Abby's gorgeous blue eyes pop open. Eyes exactly like Jayden's. For a few seconds they just stare at each other, and Judy

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