The headlights shone brightly as Brandon''s face lit up with joy. The car pulled up to the front door, and Josefina had arrived at Brandon''s home.


    Oliver stepped out of the car, gantly opening the door for Josefina to emerge.


    Brandon watched Josefina exit the car with a smile that crinkled his eyes, a look of tender affection.


    Whenever Josefina appeared, Brandon''s whole demeanor transformed. It was clear Brandon had a soft spot for Josefina. He was hopeful she''d soon marry into the Baldwin family and be his cherished granddaughter-inw.


    "Grandpa Brandon," Josefina greeted him politely.


    Brandon nodded with a beaming smile. "Josie, my girl,e on in. The barbecue is almost ready."


    Josefina returned the smile and walked inside alongside Brandon. As for Oliver, he trailed behind them. There were moments Oliver thought Josefina was Brandon''s biological granddaughter and he himself was the one who was adopted into the Baldwin family.


    Following inside to the living room, Oliver saw the table brimming with all sorts of barbecued delights.


    The chef was grilling in the garden, and the staff brought the food inside as soon as it was ready, all for Josefina''s convenience, as stting outside would have been too hot.


    "Josie, you must try this," Brandon said. "I hear the chef is quite talented."


    Josefina bit into amb skewer and, honestly, it was delicious. Her eyes sparkled as she eximed, “This is amazing. Thank you, Grandpa Brandon.”


    "It''s my pleasure. You like it? Thene by more often. The house hasn''t been this lively in a while. Josie, bringing Oliver along too... I''m so happy..."


    At his age, what more could he want than to see his family happy around him? Having Josefina around meant Oliver woulde over more often for meals, and that delighted this old man. Oliver grabbed a skewer himself, taking a bite without showing the same enthusiasm as Josefina.


    Standing up, Brandon announced, "Josie, you and Oliver enjoy. I need to take my medicine. I''ll go do that now."


    He shot Bet a knowing look, and


    in a second, Bet caught on. The two of them left, giving Oliver and Josefina space to enjoy the


    barbecue without feeling like a third wheel.


    Oliver''s lips curved into a slight, graceful smile. "Josie, please eat up."


    Josefina managed to get a bit of barbecue sauce at the corner of her mouth. "You should eat too," she said.


    Oliver reached out. His thumb gently wiped away the sauce from her lip. "Let me pour you some orange juice." He filled a ss and handed it to Josefina.


    As Josefina''s gaze wandered


    upstairs, Oliver reassured her, "Don''t


    worry. Grandpa won''t being


    down. He didn''t want to disturb our meal. That''s why he found an excuse."


    Josefina realized the Baldwin family members were quite the tacticians. "Why don''t you call Grandpa Brandon down? He must be hungry."


    "No need," Oliver insisted. "He''s surely eaten already. Plus, barbecue isn''t the best for his health. It''s better for him to stick to lighter meals." Josefina agreed, understanding that Brandon''s health required a more delicate diet. Setting down her skewer, she decided she''d had enough.N?velDrama.Org (C) content.


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    barbecue, surrounded by a small collection of empty skewers. Oliver had indulged quite a bit too. It looked like he''d have to work out a little extra that night. He noticed Josefina''s appreciation for his abs, and he knew he had to maintain them at all costs.


    "I''ll go check on Grandpa''s health," Josefina announced, standing up.


    But before she could ascend the stairs, Brandon came down. "Josie, no need toe up. I''m here. Sit and rest for a bit after your meal."


    Brandon settled onto the couch, extending his arm with a pleasant smile, making it easy for Josefina to check his pulse.