114 Gut Feelings

(Winona)

The next day, I’m feeling better. The visit with Abby was amazing. She even sipped a little milk. She’ll be back home before we know it. Maybe today will be a good day. Phillip is still in bed, resting his sore head, no doubt.

Gordon and I are in the private office. He’s sipping a coffee, looking more animated than usual. His eyes gleam with a certain excitement that makes me both hopeful and anxious.

“Alright, Gordon,” I say, settling into the chair opposite him. “Spill. How did last night go?”

Gordon leans back, a satisfied smirk playing on his lips. “Last night was... enlightening, to say the least.”

“Yeah, exciting stuff watching men guzzle beer and shots.” I’m still a little surprised still that Gordon and Jayden’s lawyer, Daniel, were involved in this.

I mean, I know they’re human, but it strikes me as a little odd, all the same. They are supremely professional men at the top of their game.

“The real purpose of me going out with them was to get a read on Jayden and his