"I've told Mr. Oliver to seize the opportunity, given how fond he is of Ms. Josefina," remarked the butler, a knowing twinkle in his eye. Both shared a smile, their happiness evident.

Josefina recorded the deluge pounding outside and sent it to Hattie, explaining she was stuck and would head home when the rain eased up.

Hattie peered through her window at the clear blue skies, utterly baffled by Josefina's video. [Josie, it's all sunshine and rainbows here. How on earth is it pouring buckets at your end?] She shook her head, "That's just not adding up."

Comparing the photo Hattie had sent back, Josefina couldn't deny the stark contrast.

[Josie, better stay put for now. The rain's coming down way too hard for safe driving. Even the Baldwin family's seasoned chauffeurs can't drive in this weather. I'm worried.]

[Alright, no worries. I'll head back once the rain lets up.] Josefina replied, then dialed Luke to cancel their dinner plans. This rain didn't look like it would stop anytime soon.

there?" Frustration laced his voice.

gazed out, Luke's words echoed in her mind. "I'll go check it out," she said, hanging

his glasses on, he stood out

to

asked, "Did your family orchestrate this

was, he wasn't to blame.

hand, Oliver led the way.

rain. Flowers and greenery lined

Such beauty deserved to be captured, and she reached for her phone to take photos. She admired the view through

stunning." Josefina turned to face Oliver, with the floral arch behind her. She

this," he said

Josefina was taken aback.

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