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141 Am I Doing The Right Thing? (Winona)

The next day, Judy is visiting to spend some time with Abby after picking her up from preschool for me. I'm in the kitchen preparing some snacks while Judy and Abby are in the living room chatting.

Judy's laughter and Abby's giggles fill the air, creating a seemingly perfect picture of family harmony.

As I bring out a tray of snacks, Judy looks up and smiles. "Thank you, Winona. Abby, look at these delicious treats your mom made for us."

Abby grins. "Thanks, Mommy! Yum!"

"You're welcome, Sweety," I say, admiring her work. "Go wash up before you eat."

Abby runs to the bathroom.

Judy takes a seat next to me, her expression turning more serious. "Winona, can we talk for a moment?"

I nod. "Of course, Judy. What's on your mind?"

She lowers her voice. "I've been worried about Jayden, Have you noticed how volatile he's been lately?" "Look, with all due respect, Judy. You did almost have him killed while you were trying to kill me. I think he deserves to be volatile, and more." "Point taken and I certainly expect he and I may never be in the same space again."

"He's been through a lot, Judy. It's understandable that he's having a hard time."

She nods slowly. "I know, but it's more than that. He seems... different. He flies off the handle at every little thing. He never was that bad before I don't think."

I force a smile, trying to hide my own concerns. "It's been a rough few weeks. Maybe you should have thought about his mental health before you tried to run his life for him."

trying to protect him, Winona. But you can talk to me. If there's anything going

swallow hard. Not frickin' likely woman. "Thank you,

out and places a hand on mine. "I just want what's best

lied. I don't trust her in the least, but I am willing to play the game. And she is definitely right about Jayden and his

grab some fruit, my mind swirling

planted a seed of

a result of everything he's been through, or is there something more to

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I sit with

can we talk?" I ask, my

a hint of irritation

to steady my nerves. "Judy mentioned that she's noticed you've been

frowns, his expression darkening. "Why are

people do. I'm just checking

is going to be of concern to me..." He says like he doesn't care. "... What did she

carefully. "She

snap, his jaw tightening. "I'm fine, Winona. I don't need her or anyone else telling me

reach out to him, but he pulls away. "Jayden, I'm just trying to understand our arguments lately. Maybe we need to discuss this with a

say that like the arguments are all my fault.

a very strong reaction to things

'stance.

talk about how everything is my fault. Maybe you can blame global warming on

pang of sadness. "I'm not trying to blame you. I'm trying to help

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