432 Life Without Judy

432 Life Without Judy

(Winona)

She types on her phone and then my phone buzzes.

It's a text from Lisa. I look at her and she winks at me.

Meeting him for dinner. I'll show him your note, so he gets what's going on

I nod and type back.

Make sure he's fully on board with how crucial this is

Lisa nods. "I guess we have a lot to plan to get back to the States. And once we get there."

"Being back in the States without Jayden... I don't know, Lisa. The idea of single parenting all over again- it's overwhelming. The questions from everyone."

Lisa crosses her arms, leaning back against the counter. "You've done it before, though. You'll do it again. You don't owe anyone explanations."

"Yeah, but it still feels daunting," I admit. "I have no place to live there. Jayden's penthouse is not an option. I refuse to go back there, feeling like I'm waiting for him to come home when he isn't."

Lisa tilts her head, her brows knitting together. "Well, if we do cruise home, that will give you some time to secure something, maybe a short-term rental or something."

"Maybe," I say. "I can't stay in the penthouse. It feels too much like him. I need a fresh start, somewhere that feels like my own space. I think this cruise idea is growing on me. The kids can have some fun on there too. Just be normal kids." "Sure can."

I exhale, leaning against the kitchen table. "The kids are going to be upset about leaving Jayden behind, and I need to make the transition as smooth as possible for them."

soften. "They will be happy to

say, "I need to check in with her. Make sure she's okay. And I still have

so much

voice gentle but firm. "One

tired smile because I am

you and the kids can start fresh will be

"Yeah, I'll look to buy something. It's time we had a place that's really Qurs. I can go anywhere, it's not like I'm

at it. "That's Lance confirming a late dinner:

"Okay."

432 Life Without Judy

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I mean, drink some Champagne and check with the chefs over what's on the menu" She grins. "I will miss

"You'll never change,

love being free and single.

sure looking after my crap classifies

"Always."

hope one day she can find

a commitment to her. They could be so happy. I don't think

like me. I can never love anyone

me. But I have to keep things moving. Dwelling on Jayden and I being apart for a while won't get me anywhere. Worrying that even after all this and Judy being out of our lives for good, maybe we still can't make it work isn't where I need to focus. I'm pregnant and I need to make that

haven't heard from her in a while. I grab my phone and dial her number, but the call doesn't even ring.

building in my chest. "Come on, Cass," I murmur, staring at the screen. I send a quick

I'm coming home. Let me

Cass is busy, working hard or catching some much-needed sleep. I do some breathing exercises and let the tension flow

as

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