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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.

I nod, trying to stay composed. 'Okay. Just make sure they're safe. I'll see you soon, kids,

care of

back to the stairs,

she clutches her stomach,

baby... I'm losing our baby..." she whimpers, her voice weak.

move quickly and two go to Ashlyn. They stabilize her and bring her

eyes find mine. "Jayden, she tried to kill me. Winona tried to kill me and the baby," she accuses,

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head and sobbing. The police try to get her up and she

to

she pushed Ashlyn, and I

me, his face serious. "Sir, we need to take statements and

as she cries into my

the stretcher, she continues to moan about losing the baby and

a knife. I should have seen Winona wasn't

rushed her. Her mind was

her face a mask of anguish

handcuff her

for understanding, the desperate need

this moment, with everything falling apart around us, I don't know what

at me one last time. "Jayden, I didn't... I swear

say, but is

her near Abby. She wants you

the right

as they read Winona her rights and

is watch. I can't help her.

Jayden!" Winona cries out as

of her plea settling heavily on

world is exploding, and I'm left standing there, holding Abby,

Winona really push Ashlyn? Honestly, after everything, she could've been

before with the necklace. Would she sacrifice

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

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