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(Winona) I'm

It's been the longest night sitting in the solitary cell the silence suffocating me. I barely slept and I couldn't eat the pittance of breakfast they brought in moming

All I can think about is Abby and getting out of here

th

The harsh light overhead doesn't help it See less sterile and cold. My lawyer, a sharp, insightful man, sits across on a foldable chair they've brought in for him He's the only person allowed in here alone with me

"We need to prove Ashlyn orchestrated this whole song" he says his voice echoing slightly off the concrete walls "Your father could be key to this, but his credibility in questionable given his history We ho can't rely solely on his testimony"

I rub my hands together, feeling the cold seeping into my bones. The maily bought off Who's to say he won't just take a better offer from Ashy or someones and tum against un?

The lawyer nods. "Exactly. That's why we need something sold something undeniable. The best shot we have is a confession from Ashim herself. And it has to be legally obtained, or it's worthless in court" Astrým

A confession from Athyn seems like a fantasy How could we possibly manage that? "How? Who would she even confess to?"

forward, his eyes sharp Someone needs to

a movie. And yet, what other choice do we have? "The only people she might slip up with are Judy of Jayden "Or you. You did say she confessed a lot

the circumstances, she can't get tone Have you spoken

be le she's under medical care. It

stakes are high if this goes wrong it could tip Ashlyn off, or worse, drive her to do something even more drastic. I can't have that

pushed her?" I ask,

can't discuss that with you" He fixes his collar" have to focus on keeping you mentally strong

see" This doesn't sound good Does Jayden really think I'd risk the life of tus baby?

he chooses. If he does, then there will never be any hope of us being together again I can never be with anyone who'd think I'd ever do that it's going to be hard on everyone,

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back, the cold seeping deeper as I consider the plan. It feels like we're about to open a Pandora's box, with no way of knowing what horrors might

the next step?" I ask, my voice barely above a whisper, almost

he can't know this plan. Winona, no matter how anyone feels about you, you have to do this alone to get out of this cell. You

I'm not sure what circumstances we need to get you bail.

with

together a good plea for bail. Your daughter having medical problems

cannot be with Ashlyn. Her life

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