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252 Old And Alone (Judy)

It feels like an eternity since I had Abby alone, and even though I cherish every moment with Abby, the supervision is a little suffocating. But I know this is my own fault.

I pushed Jayden too far. I did the same at the gala.

Gus was livid about that later. I told him to butt out of my life and run back to Greg's slut, Maria. That made him even more angry. I don't care. I have Brennan Industries, and I intend to own it completely. I don't have Jayden and that hurts.

However, I am beginning to see that setting off his anger is not the way I get him back. It's not working. The only way to get time with him again is to change how I do things. I'm going to do that.

Abby runs up to me and I hug her madly. Winona always stays within sight and earshot, her presence a constant reminder that I'm not trusted. I will play by the rules

For Abby's sake. I must be getting old, but not being able to have Abby in my life at all puts me in a very dark place

Abby sits on a small plastic chair, coloring a princess in one of those glittery activity books. She chatters on about the wedding, the dresses, and how she feels like a princess too.

I smile and nod, doing my best to keep the conversation light and fun.

She asks about my castle in Europe and I get out my phone.

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"I see Winona tense a little and I wave her over to show I'm not doing anything I shouldn't be with my phone and Abby. She walks over.

"Abby was just telling me about her wedding dress and asked about the castle in Europe. I'm showing her some photos."

"I see. That sounds like fun, doesn't it Abby. A real castle."

can bring Abby to see it. You're always welcome if you need a place to stay in Europe." "Are

have the business, it takes up a lot of my time. But if you wanted to stay there, I would

to her seat when I put

Abby, but with this heaviness

session flies by. I'm trying to soak up every minute with Abby.

I gather up

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is for Abby," she says, her voice cold. "I'm not. here to

guarded. Always keeping me at arm's length. I don't blame her. I've been a bitch. But if I want Abby in my life as she gets older, I need to be less of

won't always be five and she will

drawing. "Look, Grandma Judy! It's me as a princess in my wedding dress and you are next to me in

I'm going to put this on my

give Abby a quick hug on

the car." I say as I carry Abby out. "My word, young lady, you

you next week. I

seat. "Grandma Judy will see your love you. Be good for mommy and daddy," I

Thank you for bringing her today. I know you are busy. She

okay. She loves her visits with you. I do it for her. As

won't be doing anything to make you take this

Like at the

that. I really didn't mean for it to happen. I just did that to Gabriel

Jayden feel if he saw." I

you were doing. You always

to make things any worse between Jayden

was make him want to leave

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