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.

The horse Josefina rode was no ordinary beast. If they found out, the

cast a glance at Lena and said

Oliver agreed, "Of course."

awaited her, and besides, she planned to have Regina whip up

second in command away, his presence was demanded elsewhere. Lena was left alone in her sterile hospital room, her gaze turning even more

Josefina exited the

something I need

arm, pulling her

could probably melt hearts even if cast upon a stray

Oliver pressed, his demeanor making it clear he

dinner tonight?" Josefina

I'll wait for

drive her and instead took a cab to the

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