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.

In the car.

face as he said to Oliver, "Oliver, lose the ice-cold attitude and flash a smile now and then. It's clear as day that Josefina's father isn't keen on handing his daughter over to

retorted, "Me, treat her

back, "You have no clue what people are saying about you,

driver. "Johns, come on. Give

spilled it, "People are saying... they're saying Mr. Oliver is ruthless and merciless. He takes people down without batting an

didn't push you two together. Josie, though, she's a good kid. Don't you dare treat her with the same

had done his homework on Josefina and knew she hadn't had an easy time with the Antonios. She was just an innocent kid caught in

nodded slightly. Not another word was spoken. The vibe in the car

Lauren sat beside him, worry written

slapped Lauren across the face. The slap rang clear, leaving a trickle of blood at Lauren's mouth, and Ruby was in a panic. "Billy, why did you hit

at her, "You shouldn't have treated Josefina like that! I'm starting

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