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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 news is good news about

car when my phone rings again. Not security. This time, it's the facility Ashlyn

Jones." the voice on the other end says, urgency laced with fear. "It's Ashlyn. She's in critical condition after a fall from the

on the phone, and I glance

eyes widen and her face goes pale. "Oh

one else there knows Ashlyn is pregnant. I asked for complete confidentiality

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

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emergency services

helicopter

need to tell them Ashlyn is

on the

tell them. Tell them to

"Yes. Right away."

meet them at

The call disconnects.

Winona. "There's been an accident. Ashlyn fell from

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

to go to her. To the baby," she says, her

I say,

says, squeezing my hand, her touch grounding me. "I'm strong, and I've got this. But that baby doesn't have anyone else. You need to be there." "I

firmly. "I've got security, and I'll get a ride back. But that baby needs you more than I do right now." "You're

are you, Jayden. Now go. Take care of

you soon," I promise, even though it kills me to leave her.

nods, determination and love shining in her eyes. "You better,"

I say, my voice full

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