77 Where Are They?

(Winona)

I’m still shaken from attacking that man yesterday. I’ve stayed at the beach house another night, but now I want to get back to the cottage and prove I can do this.

“Jayden, thanks for everything. The police are coming this afternoon for an interview and child services will be here in the morning.”

“Are you sure?” He looks at me, concern etched in his features.

I nod. “I really am.”

“I have some meetings today. Hopefully, I’ll finally make some headway to buying more shares. Then I’ll come around and sleep on the sofa.”

“You don’t have to put yourself out.”

“I do, and I will. If you’re sure he’ll be back, we can’t take any chances.”

“He will be, but he’s not stupid enough to try while the authorities are around.”

“If he knows you’ll contact the authorities, then he may want to get the kids back with him before then.”

This is true. I consider my options. I don’t have a car here and Jayden has meetings he needs to get to. “So, it’s either I wait at the cottage or here.”

I don’t