Lena's face was a mask of bewilderment as she stared at Josefina. Her eyes were wide with shock and panic that she couldn't hide. How on earth did Josefina end up here? Confused, Lena asked, "Josie, what are you doing here?"

"Now's not the time for your questions," Josefina replied. Her tone was frosty and firm. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Lena stammered, "I... I was just checking on Grandma. I didn't go in to see her today, and I was worried. I thought everyone was asleep, so I sneaked over to have a look." Lena's voice began to choke with emotion. "Grandma watched me grow up. Ever since you came back, everyone's been focused on you. Josie, I miss Grandma too." Lena's pitiful look was enough to tug at anyone's heartstrings.

Josefina stood inside the house while Lena remained outside, not daring to step in. Tears welled in Lena's eyes as they reddened. "Josie, do you not want me to see Grandma? I'm her granddaughter too."

Suddenly, Lena burst into tears, causing Grandpa Robert to come running, utterly bewildered by the commotion. Wearing his pajamas, Grandpa Robert hurried over. "Josie, Lena, what's going on here? Why are you both out here?"

Robert glanced at Emily inside the

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Robert exclaimed in horror. "Someone's been

very thought that their home was no longer safe sent shivers down his spine. His concern immediately turned

loves me so much, and seeing her like this... it's just too much

whom to believe. He finally spoke with a steady voice, "You girls should head back. There's no need to come over tonight. Your grandma needs her rest." Josefina and Lena left together, walking back to the villa

Lena confronted Josie, "Josie, do

I say anything like that?" Josefina stopped

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whatever you want," Josefina

to bite her lip and jog to

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