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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."

sigh with relief. "Yes. Drop us at the cottage then. They aren't going to let

kids outside?"

things." I stare at him, trying to

them when I

races as I rush to the bedroom, pushing the door open. The room is empty, the bed unmade,

no response, just

face pales as he realizes the kids are missing "We

closets, checking under beds, and calling their names. Each empty space I

to steady myself. My breath comes in short, desperate gasps. "Where

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

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voice echoing in the eminty house. Jayden bolts out the door while I

locked it, I swear I did,"

do the combination yesterday. It makes sense," I race down

yard.

turn and run along the shoreline, my eyes scanning for any

with my hand and squint. "Bobby! Sarah! Abby!" I shout, my voice hoarse from the

pointing in different directions. I feel helpless and frantic. The thought of them being taken again by

them!" I 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 my side

than to trust them. My father has set this up.

know it."

father? Why

it? There's no going against that

helps me to my feet. "We

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