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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?"

purpose. But," he hesitates, choosing his

Gus. Not Nexus

you so

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

as close to an answer as I

keep my confidence, or are you

situation I need to keep private. I will tell Jayden if the need arises." He glances at me, a

kind that only comes when you're on the edge of too many unknowns and find someone

was pregnant. Do you think she's genuine? I mean is she usually right?

for her integrity around the locals. Is she always

can't be pregnant, Viktor. I have issues, health

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371 Trusting Viktor

"Doctors can be wrong."

know. But this is so messy. My hopes are up and I know this is going to kill me to find out I'm not. But, if I was, that might kill

see. He loves you

say, I explored a little. Jayden knew, we talked about it. I was probably being selfish but I'd only ever been with Jayden and he's been with other women, and 1 worried

human.

the others, Jayden knows them, and if I'm pregnant... I mean only ever had

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