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133 Third Wish (Jayden)

It's been a few days now, I think, and I'm floating in this haze, caught between the world of the living and the depths of my mind. I can't move, can't speak, but I can hear Winona's voice, a lifeline pulling me toward the surface.

Her voice is my anchor, keeping me grounded.

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Every day, Winona sits beside me, her words like a soothing balm to my soul. I hear her telling me about Abby, how she brings her in for an hour each day.

Her voice is filled with love and excitement, painting a picture of a future I desperately want to be a part

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"Jayden, Abby is doing so well. She's been so brave. I can't wait for you to see her again. We're planning a little surprise for you when you wake up.

Her words are like a melody, each note striking a chord deep within me, echoing through the fog in my mind. I want to reach out, to hold her, to tell her I'm still here, fighting to come back to them. She tells me about Phillip, how he's finally moved out and is ready to sign himself off Abby's birth

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on a date with Lisa. Can you believe that?" She laughs softly, the sound beautiful. "It's strange because Phillip is living with Lance, but I wish them luck." Hearing about Phillip and Lisa makes me want

her voice filled with warmth and hope, wrapping around me like a

She's been so supportive with Abby. They've bonded so much, and she's really stepped up. It's like she's finally seeing what really matters." All

about my mother, a hint of forgiveness and understanding that surprises me. If she knew what I'd remembered,

from anyone. We can have the life we've always dreamed of. Abby will have Grandma Judy and Nanny Anne." Her words sink deep into my heart,

our car accident years ago. The realization that she

want to tell Winona about what I remembered when I was shot. But then I hesitate. Should I

let it go, to focus on the good and finally be that

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answers and make her face the consequences of her actions. To make her see how this is unacceptable and that she and

just wants to give Winona the

breaks through my thoughts, "I love you, Jayden. We're going to get through this, together. I believe in us, in our love: Hurry up and wake

can feel her love, her unwavering faith in us. I want to be awake and love her. To cash in my final wish and propose to her again.

let her know I'm here with her, fighting

on the love she's pouring

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I manage to lift my eyelids. It's bright and blurry at first, but then I see her outline. I can't

to open them. I think they moved but I still can't see

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