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(Jayden)

I sit in the car next to Winona. The day has gone from bad to worse, and worry is etched deep into her features. I can't stand it. She's so desperate to rid her life of him, she is prepared to kill him. Before I can start my car, my phone buzzes again, it's security. This day just keeps on keeping on. Surely some better news this time.

I answer it, my voice sharp. "Brennan." I really want to get Winona home to check on her mother.

"Sir, it's about Cass. She's left the penthouse. We tried to stop her, but she's on her way to the townhouse. We're keeping eyes on her, but she's kneed Gary in the huts, sir."

I close my eyes for a second. Of course she has, she's Winona's sister. "Alright, don't lose her. Keep me updated."

"No problems."

"Are Abby and Lisa okay?"

"They are inside, Sir."

I hang up and turn to Winona. "Cass left the penthouse. She's heading to your place. Lisa and Abby are in the penthouse."

Winona's eyes widen briefly, but she quickly nods, processing it. "They won't stop Cass. Is she okay?"

"Security says she's safe, but she's upset. She's determined to see your mom."

"Of course she is." Winona sighs, rubbing her temples. "At least she's heading there. We'll deal with it when we get there." "That's what I figured too."

"At least we know Abby is safe." Winona lets out a breath.

Gus hasn't called back so we'll say no

time, it's the facility Ashlyn is in. A cold dread

Warden Bob Jones." the voice on the other end says, urgency laced with fear. "It's Ashlyn. She's in critical condition

me like a sledgehammer. My grip tightens on the phone,

her face goes pale.

knows Ashlyn is pregnant. I asked for complete confidentiality for as long as

answers, "the warden isn't here, she had to step out for the

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by helicopter shortly. Do you have a

need to tell

on the other

man! Get out there and tell them.

"Yes. Right away."

them at

The call disconnects.

in protest, torn between staying with Winona and going to Ashlyn. I look at Winona. "There's been an accident. Ashlyn fell from the roof. He said

wanted to get you home to your mom and see he isn't going to hurt

the baby," she says, her voice steady despite the sadness in her

say, the conflict tearing me

and I've got this. But that baby doesn't have anyone else.

But that

go. Take care of your

it kills

shining in her eyes. "You better," she says, her voice cracking just a

my voice full of conviction. "You

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