My CEO 81

81 Winona Don't!

(Jayden)

I watched Winona and Ashlyn near the top of the stairs at Palisades Park, their bodies locked in a struggle.

I want to intervene, but I need to stay with the kids. My mind races as I try to process what's happening.

Abby tugs at my shirt, her eyes wide with confusion and fear. "Daddy, why is Mommy hurting that lady?" she asks, her voice trembling.

Before I can respond, the officer who had just left to get coffee comes rushing back.

He sees the struggle and sprints toward them, shouting for them to stop.

The commotion has drawn a small crowd of onlookers, and my stomach knots with anxiety.

"Stay here," I tell Abby and the other kids, my voice firm but gentle. "Everything is going to be okay."

I try to keep my eyes on the scene, watching in horror as it looks like Winona is pushing Ashlyn toward the edge.

Ashlyn screams, "No, Winona! Don't!".

Then she falls, her body rolling down the steep stairs in a terrifying blur.

Winona stands there, her face a mix of shock and rage and then she grabs her head, a scream tearing. from her throat, before collapsing to the ground, "Mommy!" Abby screams, her little hands clutching at me.

I scoop her up, holding her close. "It's okay, Abby. It's going to be okay," I whisper, even though I don't believe it myself.

More police arrive on the scene, their presence adding to the chaos.

The officer who had been with us takes charge, directing the crowd and securing the area. He me pass, his expression grim.

e won't let

"I need to take Bobby and Sarah into care," he says, his voice steady. "You may need to be a witness later.

faces pale with fear I nod, trying to stay composed.

"We'll take care of them," he assures me

attention back to the

she clutches her stomach, moaning about

whimpers, her voice weak. "She said she'd

two go to Ashlyn. They stabilize her and bring

kill me. Winona tried to kill me and the baby," she accuses, her voice

+25 BONUS

81 Winona Don't!

ground, cradling her head and sobbing. The

I want to

looked like she pushed Ashlyn, and

to take statements and gather evidence. This lady... she might be

she cries into

the stretcher, she continues to moan

knife. I should

Her mind was at breaking

feet, her face a mask

handcuff her behind

for understanding, the desperate need for me

falling apart around us, I don't know what to

back at me one last time. "Jayden,

I say,

let her near Abby. She wants you for herself. Watch Abby.

right

watch on as they read Winona

help her. I can't help the

out as

of her

exploding, and I'm left standing there,

push Ashlyn? Honestly,

faked Winona pushing her before with the necklace.

on Ashlyn haunts me, and I can't shake the fear that maybe,

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255