Billy paced the room, his sighs filling the space like a melancholic symphony. "Stupid, stupid me! I should've never let Josefina slip away. She was the goose that laid the golden eggs for our family, my lucky star. It's all because of you all, hounding me at every turn, driving away my good fortune."

His anger was like a tempest too fierce to be contained. Lauren's argument with him reminded Ruby once again that she could only rely on herself. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

When Josefina arrived back home, Annika greeted her with a refreshing glass of lemonade.

Lena followed, sitting on the couch with a restless heart. Hattie and Garrett, on the other hand, were over the moon, exchanging glances that were filled with unabashed joy.

Hattie took Josefina's hand, her voice a gentle coo, "Josie, I couldn't believe that you are the great designer Anya, so talented and learned. It's no wonder you're so skinny with all that on your plate." Garrett chimed in, "I've asked the kitchen to whip up some of Josie's favorites to help fatten her up a bit."

Hattie, bubbling with excitement, exclaimed, "Josie's an Ivy graduate, a famous designer, and also a genius healer to boot. My precious Josie, how did you get so incredible? To think, I'm her mother. Wow, I must be pretty amazing myself."

Hattie couldn't stop laughing, heaping praise upon Josefina.

Hattie and Garrett didn't press her on other matters. They were content just singing her praises,

concerned only for Josefina's wellbeing,

Lena had a voice and she wasn't afraid to use it. Lena probed, "Josie,

all at once? She didn't have the easiest time with the Antonios, and she's still settling in here. It's natural she wouldn't reveal her secrets

daughter like you." Garrett's eyes brimmed with fatherly pride as he looked at Josefina, his affection growing by the second. Lena sat across from them, feeling a tightness in her chest

and dad," Josefina began, "I never intended to expose my identity, but Ruby kept pushing me, and I couldn't stand by while she profited from my designs. Not to

too much. Like mother, like daughter. No

I'll make sure Ruby pays for her

as Billy got home, his phone

million plus a public

robbers! I bet Josefina left those designs on purpose, just

do? Ten million isn't chump change.

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