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."

right. I'm not hungry but I do need to eat as I

and pasta casserole in the

roars to life in anticipation of some home-cooked comfort

here if the kids

monitors...thank you. I guess Henry will like

wasn't sure what time

still go and look at those properties. The Penthouse isn't home long term. Perhaps when Jayden

smile, grateful for her presence. "I'm going to eat and

But I hope one day he can get through

think he will, but he won't

a bad thing." She says as she moves to pick up a

head into

find his way through this and allow us to go on and

and only be grateful she isn't in my life in any way. But for Jayden, I'm not

we carry things with us. I think about Steve Halley, my so-called father. He's gone, Mom took him out for me and for Cass. Just like what Lance has done with Judy. Same reasons anyway. To

feel free of him despite what

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

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 what we think and how

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