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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

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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?"

eyes sharp Someone needs

catch Ashlyn in her own game feels like something out of 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

she can't get tone Have

this can't be le she's

are high if this goes wrong it could tip Ashlyn off, or worse, drive her to

I

with you" He fixes his collar" have to focus on keeping you mentally strong and ready to clear your

the life of tus baby?

possibly believe I would. But I know firsthand how cruel he can be if he chooses. If he does, then there will never be any hope of us being together again I can never

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I consider the plan. It feels like we're about to open a Pandora's box, with no way

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

wrong here, he can't know this plan. Winona, no matter how anyone feels about you, you have to do this alone to get

sure what circumstances we need to

can't see her with a

so I'll put together a good plea for bail.

me when he mentions Abby. "She cannot be with Ashlyn. Her life will be in

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