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245 Home Sweet Home

(Winona)

At home, Abby zooms past me into the kitchen.

"Oh, hi, Mommy." Then she backs up and gives me a quick hug. "Gotta go, we're making cookies for Aunt Cass." Then she's gone.

"Hi Abby.." My words trail off in the wake of her energy I grin.

Their laughter echoes through the penthouse, and for a moment, I just stand here, taking it all in.

This penthouse was never designed for such family chaos, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. It feels like home.

Jayden looks up as soon as I walk in, and a smile spreads across his face, the kind of smile that makes my heart flip.

Suddenly, the heaviness I've been carrying since my session feels a little lighter. Of course, I can't ruin this wedding with my insecurities.

"Hey, you," he says, standing up and crossing the room to take me into his arms. "How was your session?"

"It was good," I reply, leaning in to kiss him on the cheek. I glance around at the chaos. "This place looks like a bomb hit it."

"I think it makes the penthouse look better," he jokes, grinning as he pulls me closer.

I laugh. "You would."

"Lucky Henry is small, or we'd barely squeeze him in. How was he doing when you left?" I ask.

"He's gained a few ounces," his voice filled with pride.

"Did they say anything about the bottle feed situation?"

Jayden nods. "We'll try again tomorrow. But this time, the doctor suggests we do it with skin-to-skin contact. He thinks that might help relax Henry a little more. I think it will go well. He was searching for something today. Turned his head when I rubbed his cheek." "Oh, wow! That's so exciting."

"You can join us?"

"Of course!" The thought of Henry thriving, of getting closer to coming home, warms me.

like a reminder of Ashlyn and that damn dream

can't shake.

my waist, pulling me into a hug. "I was thinking, after dinner, we could

my heart

now? When he's pouring

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to marry him more than anything

goes,

up." Her voice comes

heading back to the couch, and I go to

"I wish I knew all

not if you're cooking

say before watching her step

and there she is, looking fresh from work in her chef's

for the famous Anne-made lasagna," she says,

if you keep eating it

way to

hug. "It's so good to see you. Come in, dinner's not ready yet, but I'm

glancing around at the chaos of

guiding her toward the kitchen. "This is where all the

is immediately swamped by Abby and

he has is

You three kids can go

Off they go.

"Your lasagna's in the freezer.

grins. "You're

off, laughing. "You're working too hard.

leaning against the counter, "how's it

wedding, and I cannot wait. Plus, my passport arrived

face falls slightly, and I instantly know something's

"I've already made plans.

disappointment runs through me.

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