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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."

eyes narrow slightly as she studies me. "I know you're trying to protect him, Winona. But you can talk to me. If there's anything going on, anything you

swallow hard. Not frickin' likely woman.

want what's best for Jayden and Abby. And for you too. We're family

know. And I'm grateful for your support." I 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

and grab

a seed of uncertainty within

result of everything he's been through,

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after Judy has left and Abby is in bed, I sit with Jayden in my living room. He's reading some

can we talk?" I ask, my

looks up, a hint of irritation in his eyes.

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

his expression darkening. "Why are you listening

better than most people do.

to say is going to be of concern to me..." He says like he doesn't

worried about you," I say carefully. "She thinks you've been more on

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

to understand our arguments

that like the arguments are all my fault. You're no

strong reaction to

'stance.

"I don't need to talk about how everything is my fault. Maybe you can

"I'm not trying to blame you. I'm trying

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