"Where's your bodyguard?"

Jett and Tori had some business to attend to today; Josefina had sent them on an errand, and they hadn't returned yet.

"They took the day off," Josefina bluffed with a straight face.

Oliver just hummed in response, a sound laden with unspoken understanding, giving Josefina the eerie feeling that he could see right through her. Shaking off the sensation, Josefina was acutely aware of how transparent she seemed to be in front of Oliver.

"I'll give you a lift home," Oliver offered.

"Thanks," Josefina nodded in appreciation.

She settled into the passenger seat as Oliver drove.

During the ride, Oliver noticed Josefina had fallen asleep. He parked the car, gently took off his suit jacket, and draped it over Josefina before restarting the engine.

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about to leave, they heard the elevator arrive and quickly

he too appeared, lunchbox in hand. As Grandpa Robert was about to

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of the elevator and headed for the kitchen. After a short while, he too emerged, holding a

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