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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

daughter named Abby. I don't want to frighten or confuse her. So, you're just new friends, okay?" I say

their eyes

closer to me. I'm glad he was here. My

you know about the security

glad they showed

it's Gus. Yes, it's good

"I guess

you should all move into my place," Jayden

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

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shake my head. "That isn't how he works. I'm surprised he

at me, his eyes filled with questions. "Why didn't you tell me about your

them and what they did to me. I 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

question. Have you told Lance my address?" I

Jayden replies,

say, trying to piece

knows. I can tell you this much, my father hasn't turned up by coincidence. Your mother found out he was still alive. She

"You always defend

Jayden insists, but there's a hint of uncertainty

Abby separated from me if she had half the

over.

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