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"Admire it?"
"Yes, in my day you just did what was expected. You endured whatever you had to endure. What women wanted
never entered into it."
"I'm sorry life was like that for you. That you felt you had no choice but to stay in an abusive relationship."
I shrug. "At least with Greg it was physical, | knew what to expect. But if it had been Gus, | don't know. | wasn't
risking my mind being torn apart."
"I'm not sure | could stick around for either."
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"No one ever does. It happens gradually, you know."
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She shakes her head. "Not really."
"One day it's short temper. Another tit's yelling at you. The next it's telling you you're nothing. Then it's the
threat of suicide. It starts with a push, or a grab that bruises. It builds up. Escalates."
"I see. Well, again, I'm sorry you had to go through that.
"The way they are so sorry though. You swear they will never hurt you again. It's heartbreaking really. | think
they actually believe it."
Winona's mind is turning over, | can tell. Something I've said has hit the spot. That's what | was hoping for. I sip
my tea. "Are you okay?" She eyescarefully. "Yes. Why?"
"I know Jayden's temper. | mean his father and uncle both had control issues, clearly. Jayden has been under a lot
of pressure lately. | should've been honest from the start. | actually should not have contemplated what | did,
what | tried to do to you." Winona stiffens slightly. "He's not looking to forgive you that's for sure."
""What about you?"
"Forgiving you isn't something I'm concerned about right now. I'd like to move forward for Abby. Jayden and | are
finding sthings hard but not everything."
| nod sympathetically. "Of course. But his temper... it worries me. | just want to make sure you and Abby are
safe."
She pauses, looking atwith suspicion. "We're fine, Judy. He wouldn't hurt us. | don't appreciate you
suggesting he would."
| place a comforting hand on her arm. "I just want to help, dear. If there's anything | can do... You deserve to
know about any medical concerns he grew up with. Especially with Abby's health."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"l see."
"When Jayden was younger, he used to have these... episodes."
She looks at me, worry etched on her face. "Episodes?
"Yes, I'm surprised he hasn't already told you. Oh, maybe he doesn't remember. I'm sure he'll be fine with your
support," | say, giving her arm a reassuring squeeze. "You're so strong, Winona. Jayden's lucky to have you. Now
let's go and see what Abby is up to, shall we?"
She nods, but | can see the wheels turning in her mind. Good. The more doubt | can instill, the easier it will be to
make her seem unstable later.
| watch Winona with Abby, playing and laughing at the dollhouse. | think about how he looks at her with love and
how he looks atnow with hate in his eyes. It's wrong.
She's the one he turns to, she's the one he wants to be with. A pang of jealousy hits me. That should be me. |
should be the one Jayden relies on, not her. She took him away fromonce, I'm not letting that happen again.
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