430 Separation

(Jayden)

Henry is nestled in my arms, I’ve missed him so much. He’s grown more, and it hasn’t even been that long since I’ve been in London.

We’re sitting in the farmhouse kitchen. Viktor leans against the countertop, arms folded, his expression calm but serious. Winona sits beside me, her fingers wrapped around a steaming mug of herbal tea that Klara made for her.

She takes a sip, and I can tell she’s nervous.

Klara steps forward, her gaze flicking between us. “This pregnancy is high-risk, even more so than before,” she says, her voice steady and calm.

“Winona needs minimal stress, regular monitoring, and a stable environment. Any disruptions could be dangerous,”she adds.

I cradle Henry closer, my heart pounding with fear for Winona and our unborn child.

My mind races. It’s fragile. Another miracle. “What do we need to do to keep you both safe?”

Winona takes a breath, her voice trembling slightly. “Klara and the doctors say it’s about keeping a normal routine, keeping my blood pressu