Chapter 1136

Hattie gently held Josefina's hand, her voice soothing and tender. "Josie, you're a good kid. I know that. Cassandra's just trying to stir up trouble between us. I'm not falling for it."

Having a mom who believed in her completely made Josefina feel over the moon.

...

Cassandra pulled Sandi aside, spicing things up with some juicy gossip about Josefina.

"Did you hear? Josefina's snagged your family's assets?"

"Exactly, and that's why I'm so fed up with her. She's grabbed what rightfully should've been my inheritance, leaving my folks and me, who should've gotten everything, with just crumbs."

Sandi thought about Josefina's usual demeanor and shook her head. "I just don't see her as that kind of person."

"Well, you never really know someone, right? Better keep an eye on her, Sandi."

Sandi decided it was best to tell her parents and have them look into it. Right now, trusting anyone entirely seemed risky.

The group found themselves at the stables.

Hattie stayed close to Josefina. "Josie, no horse riding today, got it?"

"Mom, I'm not getting on a horse. Doesn't matter what anyone says, I'm staying put."

Only then did Hattie breathe a sigh of relief.

Just then, Oliver strolled in, fashionably late but with a charming smile aimed at Josefina. "Sorry for being late."

"Oliver, weren't you just talking about horseback riding yesterday? Now's your chance."

Oliver chuckled, not because he was eager to ride, but because Josefina admired skilled riders.

Josefina had been glued to videos of impressive riders on her phone, totally fascinated.

So, Oliver had boasted about his riding skills, promising to show Josefina one day.

And now, the perfect moment had arrived.

"Josie, watch this," Oliver said with excitement, ready to choose a horse.

Josefina's eyes sparkled with anticipation.

Soon, Oliver appeared in Josefina's line of sight, mounted on a horse He looked striking, exuding confidence as if he was born to be in the saddle, ready to gallop across vast distances.

Josefina wasn't the only one captivated; even Cassandra and Sandi found

themselves drawn in by Oliver's commanding presence.

Oliver dismounted gracefully, leading the horse, truly embodying the phrase "tall, dark, and handsome."

Josefina's eyes shone with admiration. "That was incredible!"

Hattie almost giggled with pride, her

gaze full of appreciation. "Our dosie certainly has great taste Oliver's

quite the catch."

Cassandra couldn't help but express her admiration, "He looks like a knight in shining armor."

Sandi added, "I've never seen anyone ride as well as he does."

The two exchanged a glance and quickly looked away. Such a charming man, and he was with Josefina!

Cassandra mulled it over, feeling that Oliver deserved someone better.

Her gaze lingered on Oliver, just as he glanced her way, his eyes sharp as arrows, giving Cassandra a start.

Oliver turned his attention back to

Josefina, his expression softening. Hattie discreetly stepped away giving the young couple some privacy.

"Josie, did you enjoy watching me ride?" Oliver asked.

"You were amazing on that horse. I even heard those two over there fawning over you," Josefina replied with a grin.

"If you liked it, I'll do it again just for you. But today, you're only watching, no riding," Oliver teased.

Josefina nodded eagerly, "Go on, then."

With that, Oliver mounted the horse again, riding to impress Josefina.

Josefina watched him with admiration, blissfully unaware that danger was creeping closer.