466 Back at the Penthouse

(Winona)

The sight of their toys scattered across the floor feels like a lifeline in the middle of a horrible dream. Despite how I felt when I left here, the penthouse actually feels like home now. Familiar and safe.

As I step out of the elevator, Anne greets me softly. "They're asleep. They were very happy to see their things and Bobby settled the cat in first. They even did all their chores without being asked," she pauses, studying my face. "How are you holding up?" I set my bag down on the counter and exhale. "I'm managing. Lisa's... not okay, but I think she'll be fine as time passes. She's angry at Lance for giving up."

Anne nods, her expression sympathetic. "And Jayden?"

"He's focused on logistics, keeping himself busy. He's bringing Lance and Judy back to the States soon, sorting out the wills, the services... everything. I think he's in shock, honestly."

Anne steps closer, placing a comforting hand on my arm. "And you? You're shouldering so much right now. Are you really okay?"

"I don't know. I feel like I'm being pulled in every direction. But I'll be okay. I have all the medical check-ins tomorrow. That will make me more settled."

"And me."

"I think I'll take a bath and make some hot cocoa for bed."

"You better eat something too."

I do need to eat as I haven't

on the stove, and pasta casserole

in anticipation of some home-cooked comfort food. "I've missed

here if the

Henry will like his

But he's in with me tonight. I wasn't sure what time you'd be home, so it was

isn't home long term.

I manage a small smile, grateful for her presence. "I'm going to eat and send Jayden a text. See how he's

he can

but he won't

as she moves to pick up a few toys and heads down

into

way through this and allow us to go on and be happy and free? Can he

life in any way. But for Jayden, I'm not so sure. Can he ever really erase her completely. Would he

him out for me and for Cass. Just like what Lance has done with Judy. Same reasons anyway. To protect

do feel free of

For Jayden it's not so cut and dried. He has some good memories with Judy. They had times when they

reasons to miss her. But overall, he has more reasons to let her go as well. But I'm not Jayden and he's not me. We are so far of knowing

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