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70 Family Ties Hurt (Winona)

"Winona? Are you sure you're doing the right thing?" Jayden asks as the kids clamber out of the car. His voice is filled with concern, and it's clear he's struggling to process everything.

I nod, trying to steady my racing heart. "I can't leave them with him. You have no idea how bad it is, Jayden. Look at them."

Jayden looks at the kids, his expression softening with empathy. "Okay." He lets out a long breath. "I guess we'll figure it out."

"I

"There must be a mother," I say, more to myself than to him.

"She left them," Jayden replies, his voice tinged with sadness.

"He would never have let her leave with them. The kids are his meal ticket. I can keep them safe until I find her." I usher the kids through the front door and into the kitchen, my mind racing with a hundred different thoughts Jayden follows us inside, shaking his head. "He left them here, though."

"He'll be back when the cash runs out," I say, knowing my father all too well.

Jayden sighs, his frustration evident. "I guess we won't be going to the park. What do we tell Abby?"

"That we have a couple of friends having a sleepover. That will do for now." I turn to the kids, trying to muster a reassuring smile. "Hey, I'm Winona, What are your names?"

"Bobby," the teen boy says, his voice wary but polite.

a whisper, her eyes

I don't want to frighten or confuse her. So, you're just new friends, okay?" I say gently, hoping to ease

both nod, their eyes darting

he was here. My nerves

the security men?" I ask

my head. "Wasn't me. But I'm glad they showed up. It could have been

it's Gus. Yes, it's good to know they are there,"

"I guess

you should all move into my

here first. You can stay a few nights on the sofa if it makes you feel better. Abby can sleep with me and the kids can have her room," I reply, trying to find a balance between safety and normalcy "I'm just worried that he'll come back and try

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he works. I'm surprised he even showed

at me, his eyes filled with questions.

made my success despite him. He's not coming to take it away from me now," I say, my voice filled with determination. Jayden's brow furrows. "How did he

my address?" I ask, suspicion creeping

Jayden replies, shaking

I say, trying to piece it

She threatened to expose me to him before," I say, my anger rising. Jayden stares at me, shocked. "She

flares. "You

a hint of uncertainty

separated from me if she had half the chance,"

over.

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