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(Winona)

After dinner, the house falls into that familiar quiet. Abby's already tucked into bed. Jayden's sitting across from me in his den, sipping on his usual port nightcap

By the way he's eyeing me, he knows something's on my mind.

I lean back in my chair, running my fingers through my hair. "So... I've been thinking.

Jayden raises an eyebrow, a small smile playing at the corners of his lips. "Should I be worried?"

I roll my eyes but can't help but grin. "Depends."

He chuckles softly, setting his port glass down. "Alright, hit me. What's on your mind?"

I take a deep breath, deciding to just dive in. "It's about the no contact order with Judy. I've been wondering if you've reconsidered letting Abby see her-supervised, of course. I'd be there. And... There's also the matter of Phillip and me having Brennan Industries as a client. I don't want it to cause any issues for my business."

Jayden's expression shifts, the playfulness gone. He leans forward, elbows resting on the table, his gaze never leaving mine. "I haven't changed my stance on seeing Judy personally. I still don't want her around Abby unless I know it's 100% safe. But if you're there.... I guess I can make adjustments."

"Thank you. I know it's a lot to ask, but Abby misses her. She asks about her all the time. And I think-"

"I get it," Jayden interrupts, his voice calm but firm. I'm not doing this for Judy. I'm doing it for Abby. If I thought Judy could manipulate her like she did with us, I'd never even consider it. But we know her tricks, Winona. Neither of us will let it happen." I nod, grateful that he trusts me, that he's willing to bend. "I will never let her have that kind of influence over Abby."

know you won't. And as for Brennan Industries, I'll make sure the no contact order doesn't interfere with your business. You shouldn't

and the business without any worries." I nod, grateful beyond words. "Thank you. Phillip said he will handle

strokes the back of my hand, his touch steady and reassuring. "Nothing's going to with us, Winona. We've been through too much already, We're stronger than any of this

ease out of my shoulders. "Yeah. We

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his glass in a mock toast. "To making shit work,

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and clink my glass against his.

as we sit there, a small part of me can't help but wonder if I'm asking for too much. Judy's manipulative, and we

her back into Abby's life, even in a

We've handled worse.

still need to tell him about the visit from Gus. But I don't

clears his throat. "There's something else,

at

planner?" he says, his voice casual but laced with something more. "I

skips a beat, and I sit up a little straighter. 1 guess we

already checked out venues. Got a few options for you

"Okay, I'm

starts ticking them off on his fingers. "Beach wedding, garden wedding, international wedding- Venice, Italy, wherever. There's also a grand ballroom at one of the five-star hotels in the city. Or if you want something more traditional, we can do

"Not

have their free dates this

very impressive. When did you

in the

he has his dad's business acumen. Thanks for putting so

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