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371 Trusting Viktor (Winona)

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The car ride is quiet at first, the gentle hum of the engine almost soothing as I gather my thoughts. Viktor glances at me briefly in the mirror. I need to explain where I'm going and why.

"Thank you," I say, breaking the silence. "For everything you do for Jayden, and for us."

He nods, keeping his eyes on the road. "It's my job, Winona. Gus knew you'd need someone you can trust."

"Because of Judy?" I venture.

"That and also what he was involved in. Some people have long memories."

There's a calm steadiness to him that rubs off on me.

"Can I ask you something, Viktor?"

He nods, waiting.

"Do you trust everyone on Gus's staff? I mean, really trust them?"

a hint of caution. "I trust that Gus hired them with a purpose. But," he hesitates, choosing his words carefully, "even

work for Gus.

are you

and my family. Gave my father back his dignity. That is

to an answer as

Jayden, Ist "I need you to take me to a pharmacy," I say quietly. "But this that beyond your scope of work? Are you able to keep my confidence, or are you loyal to Jayden only?" Viktor doesn't blink, just nods. "I can do this for you. Gus asked me to care for the family, not just Jayden. You

I will tell Jayden if the need arises." He glances at me, a flicker of understanding passing across

through me, the kind that only comes when you're on the edge

the bbq. She told me I was pregnant. Do you think she's genuine? I mean is she usually right? I'm worried she

around the locals. Is she always

can't be pregnant, Viktor. I have issues, health issues The doctors said I'd never get pregnant

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371 Trusting Viktor

"Doctors can be wrong."

are up and I know this is going to kill me to find out I'm not. But, if

loves you very

but I'd only ever been with Jayden and he's been with other women, and 1 worried I couldn't meet his needs..." I gush. The words

are human. I

if I'm pregnant... I mean only ever

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