When Josefina woke up that morning, Oliver's side of the bed was cold and empty. It was as if last night's kisses and embraces were nothing more than a fleeting dream. After freshening up and getting dressed, Josefina made her way downstairs. The smell of bacon and pancakes filled the air, signaling that breakfast was already underway.

Josefina had noticed that her family's morning routines seemed to revolve around her own. No matter how busy Garrett was, he always made a point to join her for breakfast. And Hattie, well, she wouldn't dream of starting her day without sharing a meal with her.

Lena noticed that the family was going out of their way to keep Josefina company for both breakfast and dinner, and had to sync her schedule with theirs.

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Hattie looked surprised. "Don't you have rounds at the hospital?"

"Not today, Mom. I'm itching to get out of the house. Shopping and watching TV can only take you so far. Josefina has the company to occupy her time, but I've got nothing." Lena tried to mask her dejection with a smile. "I see how hard Josefina works, and I don't want to lag behind."

Hattie exchanged a glance with Garrett before responding to Lena, "Alright, darling. You can join me today."

raised an eyebrow. Was Lena thinking of running

didn't matter to Josefina. The Harrison family business was for the

work, Josefina received a

I've got what you need. Meet you at our usual

her excitement. "Absolutely,

herself a latte, Josefina settled in to wait. That was when Brandon walked in. "Josie, is that you? I thought I recognized you from outside. Just had to come in

full of affection

"Hi Grandpa Brandon."

to be hoping for a certain answer, practically willing her to say yes. Josefina hesitated for a moment before replying politely, "Grandpa Brandon, I'm waiting for a friend, not

of course," he chuckled, as if in on some private joke. "You

nearly laughed out loud at the playful gleam in his eyes.

some good lattes, huh? You like it here, so how about I buy the place and give it to you? Then you can have your favorite latte anytime. Wouldn't that be convenient?" "Grandpa Brandon, that's too

dead serious, Josie. Just give your ID to Bennett, and I'll have

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