Lena's smile froze mid-rise, and she nodded awkwardly, "Dad, I just want Grandma to wake up soon. I didn't mean anything else. Since Grandpa doesn't want me to treat her, I won't." Hattie chimed in, "Lena, your grandma's condition is a bit tricky. You just focus on your career, darling. Didn't I hear you were thinking of studying abroad? Changed your mind?"

Lena moved over and sat next to Hattie, "Mom, if I go abroad, I won't get to see you guys as often. I'm afraid I'll get homesick, so I decided against it."

If Lena left the country, Josefina would have the run of the house, and Lena's place in it might just fade away. After weighing her options, Lena decided to stay.

Garrett added, "Staying is fine too. Our country's doing pretty well for itself. It's not necessarily worse than going abroad."

As the three of them were talking, Josefina entered the room with Oliver, followed by Ryan and a servant.

managed the Harrisons' affairs with impeccable order and was held in high esteem by the

Oliver has brought Ms. Josefina home, and he's brought quite a collection of valuable herbs. Says they're to help Ms.

in together, he dashing and distinguished, she elegant and beautiful. They were quite

some juice? Just tell Regina what you'd like, and she'll whip

put on a pleasing smile in front of Hattie, "Ms. Josefina, whatever you want, just let

an obliging nod, "Alright, I'll get right on that." Garrett suggested, "Brew a pot of coffee. I remember

to prepare the coffee and the

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to Hattie, her lashes casting shadows that concealed her eyes watching Oliver's hands resting on his lap.

this thought, Lena grew more curious. What magic did Josefina possess to captivate Oliver, a man known for his indifference to the

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