Lena got totally stumped by Josefina's question and was a bit peeved.

Hattie gave Lena's hand a reassuring pat and said, "Josie's right on the money. Why would we ever kick you to the curb? You're the kid I watched grow up. You just keep on living here like always."

Lena had to swallow her pride, and with tears in her eyes, she accepted, "Thanks, Mom. Thanks, Josefina." Her pitiful look was so on point no one could find fault with it.

A servant came over and asked, "Ma'am, is it time for breakfast now?"

"Let's chow down. Josie just woke up. She must be starving. And Lena just got back. Let's get started with breakfast."

Hattie treated everyone equally, but it made Lena feel like now that Hattie had her own flesh and blood, all her focus was on her. Lena totally forgot that Josefina went eighteen years without parental love and care, and she surely needed it more than ever now.

couldn't even touch her food. "Mom, I'm feeling a bit sleepy. I

figured she was just jet-lagged and nodded with affection. "Then off you go to bed. Get some

with his precious girl! Hattie playfully glared at him. "You've been sleeping like a log lately. Josie's been up for ages, and you're just

oversleeping, Josefina couldn't

take your pulse." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FindNʘᴠᴇl.nᴇt

for Josefina to check his pulse. Hattie held her breath,

right?" He just got his girl back and

smiled, "You

trust you. And besides, my girl's medical skills

sure enough, had been poisoned. The old doctor couldn't cure her, and Garrett's heart almost froze over. So, Garrett had even more faith

and with the right care, you'll be fine."

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