"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.

out of the car, choosing instead to wait for Josefina to

kitchen, clutching a lunchbox, attempting a stealthy escape

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if she's eaten. I

they were about to leave, they heard the elevator arrive and quickly

kitchen. Soon, he too appeared, lunchbox in hand. As Grandpa Robert was about to leave, he also heard the elevator and hastily

moment of comic silence as they looked at each other,

for the kitchen. After a short

same reason, there was no point in hiding anymore. Grandpa Robert, Garrett, and Hattie came out of their

here to bring Josie food too?" Calix

gave a wry smile, "Calix, I didn't expect you to be

pride, "Grandpa, you underestimate me. Even though Josie and I haven't lived together long since her return, she saved my

"That's the spirit,

two rascals haven't shown up yet. When they do, they're in for a day of blind dates and another day of

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