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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?"

Gus hired them with a purpose. But," he hesitates, choosing his words carefully, "even the most trustworthy people can be persuaded to change. loyalties if the

Gus. Not

why are you

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

to an answer as

say quietly. "But this that beyond your scope of work? Are you able to keep my confidence, or are you loyal

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

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

woman at the bbq. She told me I was pregnant. Do you think she's genuine? I mean is she

respected for her integrity around the locals. Is

have issues, health issues The doctors said I'd never get

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371 Trusting Viktor

"Doctors can be wrong."

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

loves you very

married. I had well... let's just 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

are human. I

I mean only ever

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