Lena thought for sure that Josefina would be green with envy and that Oliver would throw her a glance, but her calculations were way off. Josefina's gaze was as tranquil as a still pond, betraying not a ripple of emotion. As for Oliver, well, there was hardly anything to say. His eyes never once settled on Lena, as if she was nothing more than air.

Lena was miffed by the lack of praise and envy she received. It just didn't sit right with her.

Josefina seemed oblivious to Lena's mood and turned to Oliver, who was standing at her side. "It's getting late, you've got things to do, right? Maybe you should head out."

Lena was taken aback. Josefina was actually shooing Oliver away? Wasn't she afraid of ticking him off?

Even Hattie and Garrett, who knew Oliver's temperament well, were surprised to see him not getting angry. Instead, he looked at Josefina with a face full of adoration. "Alright, you should get some rest too." The room fell silent. That was it? In front of Josefina, Oliver seemed to have no temper at all.

goodbyes to Garrett and Hattie and

it a bit harsh to send someone packing

I'm tired from the trip, and mom and dad are beat too. We're all exhausted, why should we sit around making small talk?

busy day ahead. Normally, they would have already freshened up by now. They had only been waiting

chuckled warmly. "Josie, go

beauty sleep. Tomorrow, come to my shop, and I'll have someone do some skincare

wanted to bring Josefina along, but she was afraid of coming on too strong, in case Josie wasn't ready. Now that their relationship had progressed, the

with a smile. "Mom, Dad, you guys should hit the hay

yawn. "I'm pooped. Time for

some rest too. Don't work yourself to the bone. What would you do if you ran

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