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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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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 them luck." Hearing about Phillip and Lisa makes me want to

and hope, wrapping around me like a

been amazing, Jayden. She's been so supportive with Abby. They've bonded so much, and she's really stepped up. It's like she's

her tone when 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

Abby. Without interference 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, nudging at the dark shadow lurking at the edges of my

saying she staged our car accident years ago. The realization that she was willing to risk my life, to get rid

shot. But then I hesitate. Should I rock the boat and burst

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

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demand answers and make her face the consequences of her actions. To make her see how this is unacceptable and that she and I will never be

part of me just wants to give Winona the peaceful family

Jayden. We're going to get through this, together. I believe in us, in our love:

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.

know I'm here with her, fighting to come back.

I focus on her voice, on the love she's pouring into every

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painfully, I manage to lift my eyelids. It's bright and blurry at first, but then I see her outline. I can't focus but I know it's Winona. My eyelids close again. I

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

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