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."

eat as I haven't for

soup on the stove, and

life in anticipation of some home-cooked

plenty there. Go eat and then you can relax. I'll be here if the kids wake

guess Henry will like his

But he's in with me tonight. I wasn't sure what time you'd

if it's okay with you. I think I'll still go and look at those properties. The Penthouse isn't home long term. Perhaps when Jayden gets back, and Lisa is ready to get out a bit." "That's

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

it hard. But I hope one day he can get

he won't be the

as she moves to pick

into

Judy? Will he find his way through this and allow us to go on

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

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 protect us and our

free of him despite

with Judy. They

go as well. But I'm not Jayden and he's not me. We are so far of knowing what we think and how we feel about everything

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