354 The Future of Nexus Global

(Jayden)

Winona steps back into the room after checking the older kids in bed. She looks a little more at ease. She has the monitor screen in her hand.

“The monitors work well,” she says, sitting down beside me. “But I don’t know… It feels so impersonal. I’d rather be more hands-on with the kids.”

I nod, knowing exactly what she means. “It’s a big house. Everything’s spread out. Feels like we’re miles away but moving into a guest wing isn’t practical for the first night.”

“I know,” she says, glancing down at Henry, who’s starting to doze off in his bassinet. “But Henry will sleep in our room tonight. There’s a cot and I’ll leave him in the bassinet. I don’t care how good the monitors are. I want him close.”

I smile at that. “Of course. Can’t leave him up to his own devices.”

She leans back against the couch, letting out a small sigh. “I think the family house will be so much better. I can’t wait to get started making it livable.”

“I mean, the staff here could have it done in no time.”