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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."

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

hard. Not frickin' likely woman. "Thank you, Judy. I

hand on mine. "I just want what's best for Jayden and Abby. And

lied. I don't trust her in the least, but I am willing

watch Abby run back in and grab

planted a seed of

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

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has left and Abby is in bed, I sit with Jayden in

talk?" I

up, a hint of irritation

steady my nerves. "Judy mentioned that she's noticed you've been more volatile lately. Have you felt...

his expression darkening. "Why are you

than most people do.

to me..." He says like he doesn't care. "... What did she

about you," I say carefully. "She

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

"Jayden, I'm just trying to understand

the arguments are all my fault. You're

to things you

'stance.

don't need to talk about how everything is my

feeling a pang of sadness. "I'm not trying to

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