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82 Heartbreak Again (Jayden)

In the hospital, I stand and wait in the emergency room. The nurse said the doctor was about to examine Ashlyn. Abby is still clinging to me, her small body trembling with fear. I know I need to get her out of here. I dial Anne's number. "Jayden?" she answers quickly, concern evident in her voice.

"It's all a mess, Anne. Winona is in jail, Ashlyn is in emergency-I think she's lost the baby-and I'm here with Abby at the hospital waiting," I explain, my voice strained with emotion.

"Oh god. What happened?" Anne asks, the worry in her tone deepening.

"They struggled, Ashlyn fell down the stairs. Anne, I think Winona pushed her," I confess, the words heavy on my tongue.

"No. She wouldn't," Anne insists.

"Her state of mind lately, I don't know. Has she told you anything?" I ask, desperate for some clarity.

haven't heard from her. I just assumed everything was fine," Anne replies,

"It was, I mean, really fine. But then her father turned up," I say, frustration seeping into my voice. "What!? Steve Halley was there?" Anne sounds shocked. "Yeah, he turned up with two kids. Told Winona they were his kids. She took them in for a few explain, my anger rising.

"Oh no," Anne whispers.

nights," I

like he thought it was okay to- go

Where are these kids now?" Anne

Santa Monica, but from what we

give them the care they need to be debriefed and ready to go back to just being normal kids again," Anne assures me. I'll

how Winona grew up. I don't think she'll ever be normal again after

give up on her. She's stronger than you know,"

don't know what to do."

baby are okay. You may be able to find a carer or

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paid off. He just might have the answers you need if you can convince him to talk," Anne advises. "Thanks, Anne. For everything," I say, grateful

maybes. Winona's future is on the line. Abby still has a long road. You need to find the truth," Anne tells me, her words sharp

I know I love Winona, but if she has deliberately

up at the park. Winona went to try and talk to her. She's sick of all of this drama. The kids need

a little suspect Ashlyn

to go, Anne. See you soon. The jet should have you here in five

Good luck," Anne says

"Doctor, is there anywhere my daughter can go until I get this sorted out? She needs

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