As Nola spoke, she couldn't help but notice the expression on Josefina's face. It was as if a lightbulb had gone off in her head, and she quickly clarified, "I'm not betraying Lena. It's just that, after what

happened, I've realized that she's out to get me!"

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Josefina's cool voice slowly inquired, "What happened?"

Nola spilled the beans, "I found out Lena has a boyfriend."

over heels for Oliver? She fancied Oliver while secretly dating someone else-what was

know this?"

looked a bit panicky. Just then, Alma had gone to the ladies' and overheard Lena. Her tone was all sweet and coaxing as if she were scared of upsetting the guy on the other end. Even though Alma couldn't make out what he was saying, she heard

he's Lena's boyfriend," Josefina pointed

you-his gaze was full of affection and adoration, and it struck me. I've never seen Lena look at Oliver that way." Alma agreed, "Yeah, Oliver's gaze was full of tenderness and devotion as if you were the only one for him. There was something unmistakably intimate in the way he looked at you." Josefina sighed. The gossip had hit too close to home. "Let's leave it at that. You can

now. Let's

with no intention of keeping them. "Stop right there." Josefina's voice halted them in their tracks. Nola and Alma, unable to flee, reluctantly turned around and faced her. Nola stammered, "Josie, if you don't like the gifts, we can

we'll get you

features composed, exuding an air of aloofness and pride. Nola and Alma stood together as if they were children who had been caught misbehaving, barely daring to breathe. Pointing at the gifts, Josefina stated, "Take them back. I don't want them. As far

looked troubled. "Ms. Josefina, if you don't accept

was involved in this mess. "He's been in touch with your

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