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128 Waiting On Tomorrow (Winona)

Lisa and I sit in the living room, finishing off the champagne. It feels like the bubbles are the only thing keeping me from collapsing into a puddle of tired emotions.

I certainly didn't need the whole bottle. I feel a little tipsy just from a couple of glasses.

I take a sip and let out a long sigh. "I can't believe how close I came to dying today," I say, my voice barely above a whisper. "Ashlyn is... I don't even have words for how crazy she is."

Lisa nods, her eyes wide. "I never liked or trusted her. She always had this... vibe, you know? But I never thought it would come to this. I mean, shooting you? It's next level stalker crazy."

"Tell me about it," I mutter, shaking my head. "I'm so grateful to be alive. If it weren't for Jayden..." I trail off... what he did hitting me all over again.

"Yeah, Jayden," Lisa says, a look of amazement crossing her face. "He took a bullet for you, Winona. Without even thinking about it. That man is still all about you."

I look down at my glass, feeling a rush of emotion. "I know. It's overwhelming. I always knew he loved me, but this... this is something else."

"Do you think he'll make it?" Lisa asks gently.

I take a deep breath, trying to hold back the tears. "I don't know. He's in a coma. They said the next 24 hours are crucial. But even if he does make it, they're not sure about brain damage. It's so terrifying. What if he can't remember me again." Lisa reaches out and squeezes my hand. "Stay positive."

her words. "I am. For Abby's

guy who's literally willing to take a bullet

despite myself, the tension easing just a bit. Lisa's irreverent

a little. "True. Though I'd

to diffuse the

expression turning serious. "So, what about Judy? Do you really think you can trust

trying to be less explosive with her. For Abby. If Jayden dies... I can't be

"I get that, but Judy is... well, she's Judy. Do you really

"I don't know. But I have to try. For Abby.

that isn't slightly dysfunctional. I admire you, Winona. You're doing what's best for Abby, even if it's hard. That takes a

I just hope I'm

smirks again, "Speaking of questionable decisions Lance

128 Waiting On Tomorrow

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Is he finally ready to commit

scared of commitment. I know that. Typical guy. And I'm tired of being triggered

that's a big step," I say, genuinely surprised. "I thought

all in, not

four of us." But then I realize Jayden has to live first. "Oh, never mind. Just be happy. Love has never brought me much more than misery really. I can

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