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253 Where's Jayden? (Winona)

I haven't heard from Jayden since he left. It's been all morning, and I've sent him a text, but no reply. I don't want to overthink it, but I can't help the creeping worry.

Is he somewhere deciding he doesn't want to marry me after all?

My stomach is in knots with my mind spiraling through all the possible reasons for his silence. But going about my normal day is the way I deal with anxiety. One foot in front of the other.

I've taken Abby for her morning school session then her time with Judy. Now I'm going to see Henry before I head to the office for a couple of hours.

Jayden's been at the hospital with Henry, thinking things through. At least, that's what I tell myself. After what happened through the night, I'm not sure what to think anymore. His dreams, the way he called out her name-it's all too much to process.

Arguing is the last thing I wanted this week. I'll give him the rest of the day and then I'll call. Hopefully he'll be at the hospital.

For now, I'll focus on what I can control. I'll visit with Henry. I have to trust that Jayden will come back to me, that we'll work through this together. We've made promises. Sticking it out, even when things get tough, is one of them.

1 know I need to give him the space he needs.

I drive to the hospital to see Henry, hoping Jayden is there, and I can tell him I want to work through it with him. I want for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health. With him.

I might be stupid, but the heart wants what the heart wants. I can't stop loving Jayden. Even when things feel uncertain, even when I'm scared, I can't imagine a life without him.

When I ask the nurse, she says Jayden left about an hour ago. My heart sinks a little, but I try not to let it

the kids.

helps me with Henry's bottle feed, and as soon as I'm holding him, everything else fades away. His tiny fingers wrap around mine, and I

in words. It's like he anchors me, reminds me of the beauty in life, the hope. I smile and

cradle him, I know everything will be okay. Jayden won't walk away from the

sere's Jayden?

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in. I've been so excited about it. After the final fitting and that special day with my wedding party, the girls I love

much joy. It made everything feel real, like this wedding is the new beginning we've all been waiting

and we are going to have a private fitting in two days. I can't wait to see her again, to catch up, and to share

having her by my side on my wedding day

to me

His eyes are still shut. Last week the

because he will be

down at him, marveling at how strong he's getting, how far he's come. Every little milestone feels like

off to Cancun. I haven't heard much from her lately. I get the urge to check in with her before she leaves. I glance back down at Henry and

this is the connection we've been waiting for. It's wonderful! The

eyes are open!" I exclaim, my voice filled with

been practicing that all day. I thought

the worry starts to creep in again. Henry

flutter closed again as I put him back in his incubator. He

another text to Jayden, letting him know I've been in with Henry, and he opened his eyes for me. Maybe that will spur him to answer

if she has time

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