The atmosphere downstairs was warm and convivial as Robert descended the stairs with Brandon in tow. Upon seeing Brandon's confident stride, Josefina greeted him with a smile, "Grandpa Brandon, you're up."

Brandon replie with an affectionate nod, "Josie, darling, I owe you one. If you hadn't arrived just in time, this old bag of bones would've been done for."

Oliver chimed in, "Josie, to thank you for saving my granddad. I've picked out a special gift for you."

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Josefina was becoming almost immune to such extravagant gifts. Ever since her return to the Harrison family, the gifts she received from them had been eye-opening.

Then there was Oliver. The gifts he gave were even more astonishing.

they could ever spend, all

accept such valuable

please take it. I have nothing left but money, and compared to money, my life is surely more valuable. You saved my life,

upon her fiery with affection. "I picked these out

you should

you've got it wrong. What I'm

was at a loss for words, feeling as if he'd dug a pit only to fall into it himself. Brandon was always harping

You've been

"Mr. Robert, why don't you dine with us tonight? The meal is ready, and I've even set aside some of my granddad's prized

sparked a gleam in Robert's eye. With neither Garrett nor Hattie objecting, he resigned himself to staying for

...

spread before him, he recalled

fortifying. There was chicken soup, oysters and abalone, and several medicinal

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