Ultimately, Sylvie chose to give Lena the benefit of the doubt.

Sitting in the café, Josefina watched as Oliver ordered a spread of five desserts and fresh fruit juice for her.

"You know, they say sweets can lift your spirits. Give them a try," Oliver suggested with a smile.

Ignoring the array of treats before her, Josefina voiced her concern, "Oliver, since you knew Lena set this up, why did you come? What if there's more to it? What if someone's plotting against you?" Had Oliver not considered these consequences?

He looked at her, her face etched with worry, and chuckled.

"What's so funny?"

"Josie, you care about me."

her gaze downward, muttering, "I

What if you were in danger? Even if I were in danger,

shone through as he proclaimed, "There's yet to be a hitman who can get by me

roguish grin. "So you see, Josie, I'm quite

was the right thing to do, after all. Hattie and Garrett would surely be at the hospital, too. What if Lena tried to spin the story against

go together," Oliver

At the hospital.

receiving the call, rushed over in a

happened to you? These injuries are severe!" Hattie's heart ached. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet

"Where's Josie? Lena, is she

Lena was hurt badly, and Garrett feared Josefina was

Garrett intensified. She blurted

eyes, Lena managed a smile, "I'm glad it's not my sister

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