294 Uneasy Feelings

(Winona)

I sit on the couch in the penthouse, my mind swirling with everything that’s happened. I should feel relieved—Cass is safe, Henry’s doing better, and the second wedding is booked. But I don’t feel calm or settled.

I feel like the ground is shifting beneath me, and I’m just waiting for it to open up.

This place is constantly covered in kids' crap and trying to make a penthouse into a family just isn’t working any longer for me. Of course, it was only ever temporary.

But with Henry coming home soon, I think we need to seriously decide where we’re going to live.

“You’re thinking too hard again,” Jayden says, his voice soft, almost teasing.

I let out a breath, shaking my head. “I can’t help it. There’s so much… stuff.”

“Stuff,” he repeats with a little smile, trying to lighten the mood. I don’t smile back. I can’t.

Jayden shifts beside me, running his hand through his hair. “You wanna talk about it?”

“Which part?” I mutter. “Gus handing you Nexus Global like it’s some birthday p