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173 It Is What It Is (Jayden)

The flight back home is uneventful, but my mind is anything but. I can't stop thinking about Winona and what she's dealing with. But even more than that, I can't stop thinking about Ashlyn's message.

There's no denying it was from her-the safe word confirmed that. But why now? Why after everything?! can't be certain she's being honest about still being pregnant. That could be a ploy to con me back into being with her.

I know one thing for sure. I'm not going to see her without Winona. If Ashlyn can't accept that, then I won't be seeing her at all.

I head straight to my office as soon as I land, the familiar surroundings doing little to ease my tension. I need answers, and I need them fast. I need a shower. I need some food.

But first, I need to know if there's anything legal stopping me from seeing Ashlyn.

I call Daniel, my lawyer, and he picks up on the second ring. "Jayden, what can I do for you?"

"Is it okay for me to visit Ashlyn?" I say, cutting straight to the point. "I mean legally. Winona and I?"

There's a pause on the other end, and I can almost hear him weighing his words. "Legally there are no restrictions on you both visiting her. She's been convicted, so the usual visitation rules apply. I'm not sure you both can together. I'll check. But..." "But what?"

"Is this something you really want to do? Given everything that's happened?"

I let out a long breath, running a hand through my hair. I'm not sure. I haven't told Winona yet, and I don't want to go there until I do. But I need to know my options."

no rush. But whatever you decide, make sure it's something you can both live

the ceiling. I can't make stirred up how much I detest her

lightly. Ashlyn's

now I'm caught between wanting to face her and wanting to protect Winona from whatever game Ashlyn might be

to at least try

want to go and see Ashlyn. If there really is a baby... God, I don't really know. I can't think that far ahead right

dwell on it any longer, my phone rings. It's

I guess have to answer sometime, or she might end up coming back. No one wants that. I hesitate for

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is What it

her voice

my tone neutral. I'm not in the mood for whatever she's about

been trying to reach you," she says, a hint of irritation creeping

said shortly. "I've got a lot on my plate with the business

the other end,

the wheels turning in her mind. "You're

Is

say,

"Jayden-

my life with you. I've got to go." I hang up before she can say anything else. feeling a surge of relief

and Gus probably already know exactly what's

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