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."

hungry but I do need to eat as I haven't for a while. "What did

on the stove, and

in anticipation of some

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

you. I guess Henry will like

be grown out of it soon. But he's in with me tonight. I wasn't sure what time you'd

leave him 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

eat and send Jayden

day he

he will, but he won't be the same

she moves to pick up a few toys and heads down the hallway to put

head into

and allow us to go on and be happy and free? Can he eventually

be grateful she isn't in my life in any way. But

with us. I think about Steve Halley, my so-called father. He's gone, Mom took him out for me

do feel free of him despite

good memories with Judy. They

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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