Two people arrived at the hospital, with Percy already there.
Josefina rushed over and whispered, "What's going on? She was fine yesterday. Is it the hex acting up again?"
Percy nodded, speaking quietly, "It seems like whoever cast the hex is controlling it, causing Alivia unbearable pain."
Josefina, understanding the gravity of the situation, said, "I'll go check on her."
Percy quickly followed Josefina to see what was happening.
Outside, Hattie was waiting. She took out her phone to order breakfast.
Just then, Annika showed up carrying two large breakfast boxes.
"Ma'am, you and Ms. Josefina haven't eaten yet. I brought some breakfast for you."
Hattie was surprised to see Annika but knew that Josefina was always Annika's top concern.
Annika had known Josefina for a long time and always treated her well. Hattie was grateful for her kindness.
"Thank you, Annika. You've gone to a lot of trouble."
"It's no trouble at all, ma'am. I made extra breakfast, just in case. Maybe the lady can eat some too."
Knowing Annika, Hattie was sure the boxes were filled with delicious food.
"Ma'am, I'll come back for the boxes after you've eaten."
Hattie wasn't in the mood to eat until she knew more about Alivia's condition. She decided to let Josefina have the breakfast.
"Annika, you can head back. I'll return the boxes after we eat."
"Alright, ma'am. I'll get back to my duties."
Annika left.
...
When Alivia woke up and saw Josefina, she urgently asked, "Josie, what's happening to me? Is someone trying to hurt me? Why would Lena do this? I've always been so good to her, and so has Lena. Why won't she listen?"
Hattie entered Alivia's room with a stern look on her face.
Alivia felt a bit guilty the moment she saw Hattie.
She had been so harsh toward Josefina, yet Josefina was still willing to save her, surely because of Hattie.
Alivia knew she had a good daughter.
"Alivia, have you had breakfast yet? It's my fault you and Josie had to come here so early."
Hattie sat down, her previous worry replaced with a frosty demeanor.
"Mom, do you realize your mistake?"
Alivia nodded repeatedly, "I was wrong. It was all my fault. Hattie, I misjudged people. I shouldn't have treated Josie so poorly. Hattie, it's all my fault. Can you forgive me this once? I was deceived by Lena, that child."
Hattie replied coolly, "Mom, whether Josie can save you this time or not, I hope you'll treat her well. It's not Josie who's ruined your health; it's Lena."

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