Calix clutched his finger, wincing as he went in search of a band-aid. In the hallway, he spotted Josefina clad in comfy loungewear. With puppy-dog eyes, he approached. "Josie, could you help me find a band-

aid, pretty please?"

Josefina asked, "You're hurt?"

Calix nodded, "I wanted to slice some fruit for you but ended up cutting my finger. It hurts like heck."

Josefina felt a wave of empathy and told Calix, "Wait here, I've got some band-aids in my room."

"Okay, I'll wait right here for you."

As Josefina took the elevator up, Lena appeared. "Calix, I have a Band-Aid right here. Let me put it on for you."

Calix, hand over the wound, shook his head. "No, Lena, I'd rather Josie helps me. It might bring us closer, you know? Josie's had it rough. We need to look out for her, treat her with extra TLC."

Lena was visibly irked. This was not how she wanted to spend her days! Josefina was pitiable, but what about her? sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

pitiable, so

are you so silent? Don't you agree

she replied awkwardly, slipping the band-aid into her pocket as if she never had

wound and

never seen these

"The medicine inside is specially formulated for bleeding

the bleeding had stopped, and the pain had eased. He was

Impressive!

by the praise, got up to pour herself

the family gathered for dinner. Five servants presented a delicious spread. Ten dishes graced the table alongside Robert's, Garrett's, and Hattie's

some seafood chowder into a bowl for Josefina.

Josefina said, accepting the bowl

in front of you are my handiwork. Give them a taste,

Lena. "Lena, you should

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