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354 The Future of Nexus Global

(Jayden)

Winona steps back into the room after checking the older kids in bed. She looks a little more at ease. She has the monitor screen in her hand.

"The monitors work well," she says, sitting down beside me. "But I don't know. It feels so impersonal. I'd

rather be more hands-on with the kids."

I nod, knowing exactly what she means. "It's a big house. Everything's spread out. Feels like we're miles away but moving into a guest wing isn't practical for the first night."

"I know," she says, glancing down at Henry, who's starting to doze off in his bassinet. "But Henry will sleep in our room tonight. There's a cot and I'll leave him in the bassinet. I don't care how good the monitors are. I want him close." I smile at that. "Of course. Can't leave him up to his own devices."

She leans back against the couch, letting out a small sigh. "I think the family house will be so much better. I can't wait to get started making it livable."

"I mean, the staff here could have it done in no time."

"I know. But I think it'll be cathartic for us to do it ourselves. For you."

"Don't think it will magically fix things for Gus and me."

"No, but it can't hurt to see you were wanted, Jayden. No matter how things turned out. You should see the backyard. It's massive and every kid's dream to explore."

"Not to mention full of kittens." I give a wry grin.

"Yes! Hundreds of them, all plotting against you." Winona laughs.

"The move, this ridiculous house, Nexus... everything is complicated right now."

"But, we eat the elephant one bite at a time."

closer, my hand still holding hers. "But I want you to know that you're the most important part of all this to me. The kids, you, us. That's what matters. Nexus is just a job." Winona looks up at me, her eyes searching mine. "You say that, but Nexus is more than a job, Jayden. It's your legacy.

I'm stepping into my own shoes. I had a huge win

"Tell me about it."

missed the meeting with... I ended up securing an even bigger deal with

raises an eyebrow, impressed. "Really? How'd you

was really understanding. His wife has just had twins, they are Henry's

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definitely get it

a family-centered approach. I said I want the future Nexus Global to be relevant, forward-thinking and inclusive. They loved

grow this idea means I don't sell up in 3 months. "Family

a smart move. Having a balance with family and work is more Important than ever these days. People want to

families. We give our workers adequate staffing levels to be able to take guilt-free

"It's so perfect.

hours, working remotely and all the things

the potential in the idea. "I think it's brilliant. And if you're planning to bring that

come to the office and meet the team. I could really use your input on some of these ideas. You've always had a great

you would've gotten

support in that area could change parents' lives. Why should

some time with Sofia,

I notice the hesitation in her eyes. I'd love to help," she says softly, but there's something more she's not

my head, watching

a sigh, her shoulders slumping slightly. "It's just... I don't

Look, she's probably more than most, but I trust her

feeling she was trying to make me jealous over the phone. Demanding your

I'm not brushing this off.

can't believe she doesn't have

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