Oliver's expression softened noticeably as he learned that Annika was Josefina's maid. He flashed a grateful smile at Annika and said, "Thanks."

That smile nearly knocked Annika for six. "Wowzers, Josefina's boyfriend is a total hunk, " Annika thought to herself.

"It's no trouble at all, Mr. Oliver. You're too kind," Annika replied with a beaming smile.

Oliver wasn't in the mood to engage Lena any longer, anxious that if he lingered, she'd cling to him like a burr. He made a swift exit.

Annika rolled her eyes at Lena, then turned to Ryan and remarked, "Mr. Oliver is such a gent, not even making a fuss about the suit. That outfit looks pricy. It's a blessing he didn't ask Miss Lena to cough up any dough."

Ryan was speechless. "Annika, don't you think you're oversimplifying things?"

"How so? Mr. Oliver is legit awesome. He didn't make Miss Lena pay a dime. How's that not cool?" Annika gave Lena a look of cool indifference. "Miss Lena, you gotta wise up. That's Ms. Josefina's boyfriend, and you don't want any misunderstandings, right? Think about how it looks, fussing over Mr. Oliver's threads."

Suddenly, Ryan got the sense that maybe Annika was faking understanding more than she actually had. He chuckled and said, "Annika, better take care of Mr. Oliver's suit, alright?"

deserves a good wash before we return

back, grabbed the clothes and scampered

room, Annika vividly relayed

so awesome! If it weren't for the sake of the Harrison family, he would've sent Lena

her. "Lena's got guts, doesn't she? After

relentless. Ms. Josefina, here's Mr. Oliver's suit. Should we trash it, or give

"Leave the clothes here, Annika. I'll wash it and then return it to Oliver. Such an expensive piece can't just be tossed aside." Annika looked at Josefina fondly, her

Ms. Josefina," Annika went on, "you and

sheepishly.

the clothes on the table, lost in thought. Her phone rang. It was Luke. Remembering the content of a recent

doctors from the hospital where your mom, Lauren, and Lena's mom were, all left within

aback. Someone was

be traces left

"S harp as ever. Indeed, I've tracked down a nurse who might know something. I'm on my

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