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?"

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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?"

the house,

to check on her while everyone else was asleep. I had no idea Sis would be here too." Josefina dropped a

Robert exclaimed in horror. "Someone's been

thought that their home was no longer safe sent shivers down his spine. His concern immediately turned to Emily. He looked at

too much for me to

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

voice, Lena confronted Josie, "Josie, do you suspect me? Do you think I hurt

I say anything like that?" Josefina stopped in her tracks and

not have said it, but your actions make me feel like you're

want," Josefina

walked away without another word, leaving Lena to bite her lip

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