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Denied At The Gates

作者: Evelyn Joness
last update publish date: 2026-06-18 22:58:31

WENT-WORTH CORRECTIONAL CENTER – VISITOR CENTER – 10:00 AM

The visitor center at Wentworth was cold and gray. Fluorescent lights buzzed overhead.

The floors were scuffed and dirty. Rows of plastic chairs sat bolted to the floor.

A thick glass window separated visitors from inmates. Phones hung on both sides for conversations.

Ariana stood at the check-in desk with baby Aiden on her hip. The baby was awake now, looking around with wide curious eyes.

Ariana had dressed him in a little blue out
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