431 Setting Things In Motion

431 Setting Thangs in Motion

431 Setting Things In Motion (Winona)

Back at the estate cottage the next day, I hand Lisa the folded note, my fingers lingering on the paper for a second before letting it go. It details all the plans, and I put my finger to my lips as she takes it.

She stares at me, her eyes questioning, but she doesn't speak.

"Come in, Lisa, Let's get coffee. I have so much to tell you."

"Coffee sounds perfect." She unfolds the note and begins to read in silence.

Speaking openly isn't an option right now, not when we're surrounded by the potential for prying ears.

I watch her face closely as she reads, looking for any hint of her reaction. Her expression shifts slightly, but she keeps it controlled, her eyes narrowing as she takes in every word.

When she finishes, Lisa folds the paper back up and tucks it into her pocket. She raises an eyebrow at me. "So, have you heard from Jayden? Are you okay?"

over it, to be honest." I go about the kitchen

As

his mother, he can say she was probably

she says, keeping her voice

know what I did was stupid, but I can't change it now. If he can't forgive me after all the stuff I've forgiven him for,

I have had... well,

back against the counter. "Fucking men! Why do we

bothering, he and Judy can rot

he was done with

not... accepting of anything I've said. He's shut down on

concern flashing in her eyes. "Well fuck him. Don't you ever tell me you are giving him another chance. He does not

so well. It's devastating. Judy finally won. I can't fight anymore."

reaches over, squeezing my hand. "I'm so sorry, Winona. This

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