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77 Where Are They? (Winona)

I'm still shaken from attacking that man yesterday. I've stayed at the beach house another night, but now, want to get back to the cottage and prove I can do this

"Jayden, thanks for everything. The police are coming this afternoon for an interview and child services will be here in the morning."

"Are you sure?" He looks at me, concern etched in his features.

I nod. "I really am."

"I have some meetings today. Hopefully, I'll finally make some headway to buying more shares. Then I'll come around and sleep on the sofa."

"You don't have to put yourself out.

"I do, and I will. If you're sure he'll be back, we can't take any

Chances."

"He will be, but he's not stupid enough to try while the authorities are around."

"If he knows you'll contact the authorities, then he may want to get the kids back with him before then."

This is true. I consider my options. I don't have a car here and Jayden has meetings he needs to get to." So, it's either I wait at the cottage or here."

I don't know what to do. Anxiety twists in my gut, making it hard to breathe.

"We know security is out there watching."

with relief. "Yes. Drop us at the cottage then.

the kids

in the bedroom packing their things." I stare at him, trying to

them

chest. My heart races as I rush to the bedroom, pushing the door open. The room is empty,

Sarah! Abby!" I call out, my voice breaking. There's no response, just

face pales as he realizes the kids are missing "We need

closets, checking under beds, and calling their names. Each

Jayden," I gasp, clutching the doorframe to steady myself. My breath

me to look at him. "Winona, we'll find them. They couldn't have

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the words at him, my voice echoing in the eminty house. Jayden bolts out the door while I sprint

locked it, I swear I did," Jayden says, his voice

makes sense,"

yard.

for any sign

with my hand and squint. "Bobby! Sarah! Abby!" I shout,

talking to the security team near the house. They're gesturing, pointing in different directions. I feel helpless and frantic. The thought of them being taken again

choke out, my body trembling. The overwhelming sense of loss and fear crashes over me like a tidal wave. "It's my fault. It's my fault. Abby, oh god, Abby." I sob. Jayden rushes to

known better than to trust them. My father has set this up. He's got Bobby to do this.

know it."

You mean, he's taken Abby to your father? Why would he if he's so scared of

it? There's

me to my feet. "We can't

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