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347 Rest and Reunion (Winona)

When I wake up, the sun is low in the sky, casting a warm, golden glow through the enormous windows. The bed beneath me is impossibly soft, and for the first time in days, I feel... good.

The dizziness has faded, and my headache is gone.

I stretch out, feeling the luxurious sheets under my fingertips. This place is a dream. But more than the comfort, I'm starving. I sit up and glance at the time. It's early evening, and Jayden and the kids are still out.

The suite is quiet and I get up and pull on a robe.

I hear the door click open. It's Jayden. "We're back."

"I'll come out."

"You look better."

"I slept like a log."

I give him a quick kiss as we head out to the living area.

"Mommy!" Abby rushes over. "We saw so many cool things! Daddy took us to see the tallest building ever!"

Bobby, always the calm one, strolls over more casually. "It was pretty cool."

Sarah tugs on Jayden's hand. "Daddy, can we show Mommy the pictures we took?"

"Sure thing," he says, settling onto the sofa beside me.

The girls clamber up with their devices, showing me photos of their adventure. It's heartwarming. watching their excitement. I can't help but smile at how much they're enjoying this experience already. After the kids are done with their photos and stories, Jayden turns to me. "I had the hotel arrange something special for dinner. You ready to eat?"

My stomach growls in response, and we both laugh.

"I take that as a yes," Jayden says..

in the

eat first and then go

is a knock at the door and it

up to wheel in a tray laden with covered dishes. "It's all local delicacies.

the dining table. "Go

off to the bathroom which apparently has

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by one, revealing an array of food-spiced lamb, fragrant rice, fresh bread, and vibrant salads.

looks amazing," I say,

kids are back and

with the kids, who are already digging in. The flavors explode in my mouth with every bite-rich,

hungry I was

is delicious," I say

his eyes

1 laugh, "Really?"

the kids ready for bed. It's a real

having his bottle and I'm staring at him. I love him so much. "I

Jayden and I retreat to the other side of the suite, the city lights

onto the couch, feeling a sense of relief wash over me.

resting my head on his shoulder. "Just

nice," he murmurs, pressing a

closer to him, savoring the warmth of his body against

just enjoying the quiet and the feeling

Jayden breaks the silence. "So... Viktor's, my head of security. His family has a

"I did. You

love it there."

lift my head to look

so. It's incredible, Winona. They have everything-organic farming, renewable energy, livestock, beekeeping. It's not just a farm, it's a

see the excitement in his eyes, and it makes me smile. "Sounds like you've really connected with

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