"Mom, as long as you're okay, that's all that matters. Your safety comes first," Lena said, her eyes gleaming with sincerity. Josefina glanced at Lena but remained silent.

"Josie, was that you who tossed the stone just now?"

Tori replied with an air of nonchalance, "It was me." Ms. Josefina didn't want to reveal herself, so Tori had to step in.

The clock ticked closer to her appointment, and Hattie couldn't be late. She addressed the group, "I've got to swing by the office. I'll leave things here for Ryan to handle."

Lena cast a glance at Regina sprawled on the ground and said to her mother, "I don't think I'll join you at the office today, Mom. I'm a bit spooked. I think I need some downtime at home." "Sure thing, honey. Rest up," Hattie responded. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Hattie then took Josefina's hand and said, "Josie, I've got a heap of things to sort out at the company, and don't you have work too? Let's head out together."

"Alright," Josefina agreed with a nod.

Hattie and Josefina got into a car, with Tori staying behind to deal with the aftermath.

Ryan hurried over, shocked by Regina's actions.

giving Regina's rotund form a nudge with her foot. "You've got some nerve, trying to harm Madam and Ms. Lena. Ryan, when the cops show up, you gotta lay it

be shown to the likes of Regina. Regina had the audacity to attempt murder; jail would

steering the vehicle while

to show her daughter the ropes of her business and, in doing so, brag about her gorgeous, smart, and incredibly talented girl. Since Josefina didn't want her identity broadcasted, Hattie figured she'd reveal it in a

you a beauty treatment, and test out the spa products. Not that you need it-your skin is flawless, with a healthy glow, and

to resist Hattie's eager

the Bentley pulled up to Hattie's company entrance. The driver promptly opened the door, and Josefina stepped out with Hattie. Inside,

taken aback. This was

is stocked with all kinds of treats, all for

reference to 'mom' sent puzzled whispers through

is she? Did I just hear the

it's a goddaughter

the daughter of the Harrison family?

work and mind your own business. It's

sharp suit standing

this was it. Josefina was about to be exposed. Why was Justin

looked back and forth and asked, "And you are? How do you know she's my

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