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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.

say no news is good news about Steve showing up at your

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

laced with fear. "It's Ashlyn. She's in critical condition after a fall from the roof. Possible suicide

on the phone, and I glance at Winona. "Ashlyn's hurt." I whisper

her face goes pale. "Oh no, the

Ashlyn is pregnant. I asked for

warden isn't here, she

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emergency services with

They are airlifting her by helicopter shortly. Do you have a hospital

need to tell them Ashlyn is six

on the other

and tell them. Tell them to check the

"Yes. Right away."

them

The call disconnects.

me screams 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 possible suicide but that's impossible. I know she wouldn't harm the baby." "Oh my God, Jayden.

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

hesitate. "Jayden, you have to go to her. To the baby," she says, her voice steady despite the sadness in her

don't want to leave you," I say, the conflict tearing me

and I've got this.

she says firmly. "I've got security, and I'll get a ride back. But that baby

gives me a smile. "And so are you, Jayden. Now go. Take care of your baby. I'll sort out my family, you deal

hard kiss to her lips. "I'll see you soon," I promise, even though it kills me to leave her. But deep

and love shining in her eyes. "You

full of conviction. "You stay

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