Chapter 48


    Garrett reluctantly agreed, "Sweetheart, if you don''t want to go public, then I will keep your identity


    under wraps for now. But I''ve already called your grandpa, and he''sing home this afternoon."


    Hattie chimed in, "Your grandma and granddad from my side have settled abroad and they''ll be


    flying back in a couple of days to see you. Your three uncles, always jet-setting for work, wille


    to visit as soon as they can spare a moment."


    Josefina hadn''t realized her family tree was quite so lush.


    Lena watched the family of three, feeling like an outsider, convinced they were all doing it on


    purpose. Her resentment nearly showed on her face.


    With tear-filled eyes, Lena softly said, "Josie, I promise to always be there to help you take care of


    mom and dad."


    Hattie smiled, "As long as you''re both healthy and happy, that''s all that matters."


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    The warm atmosphere lightened Josefina''s mood considerably. Every day back here was worth it.


    "I''m nning to swing by Brandon''s ceter. I missed the morning checkup, and I''ve got some


    free time this afternoon."


    Josefinaid out her ns, but Garrett objected, "Honey, you really should rest up at home. Isn''t


    your leg still hurt? Better to stay off it."


    Hattie quickly added, "Josie, you should take it easy. Brandon''s got doctors at his ce. You don''t


    have to go."


    Their biggest fear was Josefina going out, possibly facing another kidnapping.


    Josefina reassured them with a smile, "I can''t stay inside forever, right? Plus, you''ve hired


    experienced bodyguards for me. I''ll be safe this time."


    Eventually, they relented to Josefina''s wishes. That''s when Lena stepped forward. "Josie, let me


    apany you to Brandon''s. I''ve heard about your impressive medical skills, and I''m a doctor too.


    I''d love to learn from you, is that okay?" It was a perfect chance to make her presence known to the


    Baldwin family.


    Lena yed the sweet, innocent card, which usually worked to her advantage. Josefina looked at


    her and made a quick decision, "I''m just going over to give Brandon a checkup. I''ve studied


    altyernative medicine. I wouldn''t be able to teach you."


    Garrett added, "Lena, didn''t you take the day off because you were feeling unwell? You should rest


    up. Healthes first."


    Hattie agreed, "Lena, stay home and rest. There''s always time to learn, and besides, your sister''s


    training is in apletely different field—it''s not something you can pick up in a short time."


    Lena had no choice but to nod in agreement, "Okay, then."


    ...


    The two bodyguards were imposing figures, one with a scar running down his face. As Josefina


    stepped out, they greeted her respectfully, "Miss Josefina."


    She nodded back, "Hello."


    Turning, she said, "I''ll be off then."


    One guard drove while the other opened the car door for Josefina and took the passenger seat. As


    the car drove off, Garrett and Hattie were left with a sense of unease.


    Lena, seizing the opportunity, approached them, "Mom, dad, it''s been several days since Josefina


    came back. Why hasn''t she called you mom and dad yet? It''s like she''s a stranger."


    Hattie, looking in the direction Josefina had gone, spoke softly, "This child has been through a lot.


    It’s not easy to open up her heart so quickly, especially since she doesn''t care about money. She


    wouldn''t get close to us just for the sake of a title."


    "Your mom''s right, Lena. Your sister has had her share of hardships. From now on, at home, try to


    be more caring towards her."


    Lena was so frustrated. Were these two really not under some sort of spell?