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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.

girl says in almost a whisper, her eyes wide and

Well, we are going to get you some food and then get you bathed. I have a daughter named Abby. I don't want to frighten or confuse her.

their eyes darting

glad he was

about the security men?"

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

good to know

"I guess

move into my

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

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surprised he even showed up here

with questions. "Why didn't you tell

me. I made my success despite him. He's not coming to take it away from me now," I say, my

question. Have you told Lance my address?"

replies, shaking his

either," I say, trying to piece it

Gus clearly knows. I can tell you this much, my father hasn't turned up by coincidence. Your mother found out he was still alive. She threatened to expose me to him before," I say, my anger rising. Jayden stares

anger flares. "You always defend

but there's a hint of

had half the chance," I snapped back, my

over.

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