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

could I not show up? What if you were

through as he proclaimed, "There's yet to be a hitman

he flashed a roguish grin.

collected her thoughts and said, "Oliver, let's go check on Lena at the hospital." It 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

go together,"

At the hospital.

upon receiving the call, rushed over

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

the surroundings. "Where's Josie?

girls had been together. Lena was hurt badly, and Garrett feared

bitterness towards Josefina and now Garrett intensified. She blurted out, "She... she

a tear. Despite her tearful eyes, Lena managed a smile, "I'm glad it's not my

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