At that moment, Hattie and Garrett strolled out of the house, their eyes brimming with affection as they beheld Josefina. "Josie, your grandpa's back. Come on, let's go inside so you can see him. He knows you're back, and he's thrilled."
Josefina glanced at Oliver and said goodbye before following Hattie inside.
"Oliver, I won't keep you any longer. It's getting late, you should head back and get some rest too," Garrett said, quickly retreating, as if afraid Oliver might want to join them.
Oliver sighed. Was Garrett that afraid of him coming in? Did Garrett think he was a wolf? That he would devour Josefina?
With a helpless shake of his head, Oliver got into his car and drove away.
...
At the Harrison household.
Robert had returned. Despite his silver hair, he looked energetic, his smile exuding warmth and charisma. Garrett bore a striking resemblance to Robert, and standing side by side, the father and son duo were quite the sight.
Josefina sweetly greeted, "Hi, Grandpa."
Robert chuckled and nodded, beckoning her to sit down. "You definitely have the Harrison look. Just look at that face, you've inherited our best traits. Not bad at all. You've had it rough, my dear."
The ties of blood were undeniable, and Josefina felt her heart heavy with emotions. She looked up at the old man with bright eyes and a beaming smile, "I'm okay, Grandpa. Grandma's condition will stabilize with time. She'll wake up soon."
Grandpa Robert nodded, emotion seeping through, "I do hope she wakes up soon, to see her beloved granddaughter."
From his pocket, Grandpa Robert took out a pair of emerald bracelets and handed them to Josefina, "This is our little gift for meeting you."
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