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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

certificate.

going to go out 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

with warmth and hope, wrapping around me like a

and she's really stepped up. It's like she's finally seeing

she talks about my mother, a hint of forgiveness and understanding that surprises me. If she knew what I'd remembered, I'm sure she wouldn't feel the

interference from anyone. We can have the life we've

saying she staged our car accident years ago. The realization that she was willing to

Winona about what I remembered when I was shot. But then I hesitate. Should I rock the boat and burst her bubble? She's so happy,

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

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

to give Winona

through my thoughts, "I love you, Jayden. We're going to get through this, together.

deepest parts of my soul, pulling me towards her. I can feel her love, her unwavering faith in us. I want to be awake and love

eyes, to let her know I'm here with her, fighting to come back. My eyelids

focus on her voice, on the love she's pouring into every word as she chats

kitchen counter

I see her outline. I can't focus but I know it's Winona. My

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

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