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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.

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

care

the stairs, where Ashlyn lies

is contorted with pain, and she clutches her stomach,

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

move quickly and two go to Ashlyn.

kill me. Winona tried to kill

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still on the ground, cradling her head and sobbing.

despair. I want to believe in

looked like she pushed Ashlyn, and I can't ignore what I

the officers approaches me, his face serious. "Sir, we need to take statements and gather evidence. This lady... she might be facing serious

she cries into

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

through me like a knife. I should have seen Winona wasn't well

Her mind

on her feet, her face a mask of

handcuff her behind her

the plea for understanding, the desperate need for me to believe

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

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

say, but

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

have the right to remain

read Winona her rights

do is watch. I can't help her. I can't help the

me, Jayden!" Winona cries out as

Winona, feeling the weight of her plea settling heavily

exploding, and I'm left standing there, holding Abby, trying to calm

down, doubt gnaws at me. Did Winona really push Ashlyn? Honestly, after everything, she could've been in that state of

pushing her before with the necklace. Would she sacrifice the

image of Winona's hands on Ashlyn haunts me, and I can't shake the

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