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316 Juggling It All (Winona)

It's morning, and the house is in full chaos mode, as usual. Henry's just gone down for a nap. Anne is on the school run..

The kitchen is a mess. Breakfast dishes still on the counter, toys scattered across the floor. I glance at the clock and realize I've got about an hour before I need to be at the office. Beth will be here by then for Henry. Anne will pick up some groceries before getting back.

Henry was more restless than usual, and I'm exhausted from being up with him most of the night. My body aches, and a dull headache has been lingering for the past few days.

I hope everything is going okay for Jayden. He's over there with no one he knows.

As I move around, picking up toys and mentally running through my work to-do list, I can't help but think about everything piling up. I love my business-creating it from the ground up has been one of my biggest achievements. But lately, I've been thinking if it's really what I want to keep doing right now.

Henry is always on my mind. He needs me more than anything, and the other kids do too, especially all the changes about to come. Abby will still have struggles with her heart operations in the future.

W with

The move to Europe is looming, and the idea of being in a new country without Anne's help or the comfort of my usual support system is overwhelming.

I sigh, sinking into the kitchen chair for a second, rubbing my temples. Should I put my professional life on hold? Just focus on being a full-time mom?

It's a wild thought, one I'd never seriously considered before, but now... It doesn't seem so far-fetched. I never thought I'd want to step away from the business, but now, I wonder if it might be the best thing.

really matters, focus on what makes me happy, not just what I

out of my thoughts. It's Jayden. My heart skips, knowing

how's everything going?" I ask, trying

tired but steady. "It's... a lot. I'll be honest, I wasn't ready for how intense everything is over here." He pauses. "How are things with you?

and chuckle. "I'm handling it. Just the usual chaos, you know. Henry's asleep. others are at school and

"How's Henry doing?"

restless last night. But..." I hesitate for a second, then let out a breath. "It's hard without you

he says, his voice softer now. "I hate being so far away. But it's just

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okay?"

I'm not ready to climb. "Yeah, I know. I just... it's a lot to think about. How's everyone over there? Did you get a good welcome?" "Well, Viktor, the security guy seems cool. The rest I'm going to

they are just as worried as you about you being able to do the

there. Are you feeling okay though? You

than usual."

even after a good

so much." He pauses for a moment. "You don't have to

bit. Focus ont the kids, on Henry, on... whatever comes next. I don't know, Jayden, it feels like the right thing to do. Especially with Europe coming up." There's a pause on his end... "I wasn't expecting that,"

way. I mean even over there you'll

make you a priority. I

you're running a

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