Chapter 565

Hattie stood firm, her tone playful, "Oh, don't worry about it. You've earned every bit of it. I'm up already, so how about we make breakfast together? Josie's always up early for her jog and likes to eat a bit sooner."

Annika couldn't argue anymore and joined Hattie in the kitchen.

Before long, the household staff were up, bustling around, each tending to their morning routines.

Josefina returned from her morning run, drawn to the dining table by the aroma wafting from a casserole dish. She couldn't resist lifting the lid.

A delightful scent of creamy oatmeal hit her, making her mouth water.

Annika approached with a tray of freshly steamed buns, her smile warm and welcoming. "Ms. Josefina, I made your favorite buns. They're best when they're hot. Maybe skip the run today? The air looks pretty hazy, not great for jogging."

Josefina's eyes were glued to the soft buns, suddenly not caring about running.

"I'll just wash up. Annika, your buns are the best I've ever had," Josefina said, her excitement clear.

With her hands clean, Josefina settled in to savor the buns, while Annika continued to bring out a variety of light, vegetarian dishes.

Good food has a way of brightening anyone's day.

As Josefina was eating, Oliver walked in.

"Josefina??"

"Oliver, it's only 5:30. What brings you here so early?" she asked, surprised.

Oliver sat down, took half of the bun from Josefina's hand, and bit into it. "Not bad at all."

"Oliver, you still haven't answered my question,” Josefina reminded him.

Without missing a beat, Oliver took a sip of her oatmeal and replied, "Your grandma invited me for breakfast. I didn't know what time you guys eat, so I came early to be safe."

Josefina was at a loss for words. Who eats breakfast at 5:30?

Oliver grabbed a spinach and egg bun, eating contentedly.

"I can't believe this. 5:30, Oliver? Aren't you tired?" Josefina asked, amazed.

After finishing his bun, Oliver watched as Annika approached with soy milk and cow's milk, nearly spilling them in surprise at seeing him.

"Mr. Oliver?" Annika couldn't quite believe her eyes.

Knowing Annika was placed with the

Harrisons by Josefina, Oliver,

wanting to show

warmly, "Annika, your buns are

delicious."

With her surprise confirmed, Annika responded graciously "Thank you Have as many as you like, tmade plenty today."

She set the drinks down on the table and excused herself.

Once Josefina was full, she noticed Oliver still eating and teased, "Oliver,

you didn't come just for Anni limet

cooking, did you?

Oliver met her gaze, his voice steady, "I came for you."

Flustered, Josefina looked down, her words lost in shy silence.

Checking the time, Oliver figured the rest of the Harrisons would be waking soon.

"We should head to the station and check on Lena," Oliver suggested.

“Sure, I'm full. I'll go change," Josefina agreed.

Waiting downstairs, Oliver soon saw Josefina come down, backpack ready, and they left together.

...

When Hattie woke from her nap, it was six o'clock.

The rest of the Harrisons got up one by one, assuming Josefina was still asleep.

Annika brought breakfast and informed them, "Ms. Josefina went out with Mr. Oliver."

Garrett, Hattie, and Dorian were taken aback.

"Josie went out with Oliver? When did he get here? It's only seven!" Hattie

exclaimed, both surprised and amused.

"He arrived at 5:30," Annika replied.

Once again, the trio was stunned.

5:30?

Hattie chuckled, "Did Oliver come so early to avoid us saying no to him going out

with Josie?"