Brandon and Oliver prepared to head back, while Garrett and Hattie took Josefina and Lena to see the pair off.

Standing at the door with a face full of kindness, Brandon said, "Hey Josie, drop by our place tomorrow if you're free. The doc's suggesting I need some more tests to make sure everything's A-OK with me. You got time tomorrow, Josie?"

When you've taken someone's gifts, it's hard to say no. Josefina had accepted so many presents from the Baldwin family, so she naturally wouldn't turn them down.

With her sweetest voice, Josefina said, "I'm free tomorrow, Brandon. I'll come over in the morning."

Brandon's face lit up with joy. "Great, I'll have someone pick you up then."

Oliver shot Josefina a look before leaving with Brandon.

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sat beside him, worry written all over their faces. "Billy, what's going on?" "Dad, are you

across the face. The slap rang clear, leaving a trickle of blood at Lauren's mouth, and Ruby was

her, "You shouldn't have treated Josefina like that!

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