Lena's face was a patchwork of bruises, her knee so battered she could no longer stand. The foreseeable future meant she'd be confined to the graceless dance of wheels.

Helplessly, she watched as Oliver and Josefina took control of the situation. "Mom, Dad," she interjected with haste, "I rode the horse I usually ride. I've ridden it every time I've been to the stables. Today, it was like it got spooked or something and just started crashing around. I think someone might have tampered with it."

Garrett announced with resolve, "I'll have someone look into this right away."

Josefina suggested, "Maybe we should get all the horses that were ridden today checked out."

Hattie nodded in agreement, "Yeah, check them all. Josie was there, too. We should really investigate properly to put our minds at ease."

"Okay, we'll do as Josie suggested and check them all," Garrett confirmed, whipping out his phone to send a message.

ordinary beast. If they

her mouth to explain, then hesitated, fearing her words might betray her guilt. In the end, she said nothing, instead retreating into the digital distraction of her phone. Josefina cast a glance at

Oliver agreed, "Of course."

and besides, she planned to have Regina whip up a comforting soup to bring to Lena

a beehive and both his eldest and second in command

and Josefina exited the

got to run. There's something I need to take care of,"

her back, "Why're you in such

trace of unrest. She thought to herself, Oliver's gaze could probably melt hearts even if cast upon a stray dog. "Oliver, I really do have

demeanor making it

about dinner tonight?" Josefina

"Sounds great. I'll wait for you. I've got a surprise

drive her and instead took a cab to the lab.

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