Chapter 780

The sky was transitioning from dusk into night, and the streetlights flickered on, casting a warm glow along the path.

"Josie, why don't you crash at my place tonight?" Oliver suggested.

Josefina halted, her eyes meeting Oliver's sincere look.

"Come on over, Josie," he urged again, his gaze unwavering.

"Oliver, are you trying to whisk me away to your place? I'm not falling for that," she teased.

"Josie, I swear, nothing shady," he promised.

She kept walking, but Oliver quickly caught up, gently taking her hand.

"Today's the anniversary of my mom's passing," he confessed. "I'd like you to come home with me. If her spirit visits, I want to tell her I've found the girl I want to spend forever with."

Josefina was genuinely surprised by his heartfelt reason. She knew Oliver's childhood was tough-Rowan was indifferent, his mom passed early, and Sydney was always out to put him down. But against all odds, Oliver became the pride of the Baldwin family.

Thinking of her own past struggles, Josefina squeezed his hand, “Alright, I'll come with you."

A light danced in Oliver's eyes as he pulled Josie into a joyful hug.

"Josie, thank you," he whispered.

She hugged him back, feeling the sincerity in his embrace.

Their tender moment didn't go unnoticed; Peter and Caiden spotted them from afar.

"Dorian, is Oliver for real this time? Does he actually like Josefina? If he's toying with her, you should step in and make her my sister-in-law," Peter jested.

“Peter, dial it down. Haven't you noticed how Oliver feels about Josefina? All these years in business, have you ever seen him warm up to a woman like this? Has there ever been a close female friend?" Caiden countered.

"No," Peter admitted.

"Then you still don't get how much Josefina means to Oliver?"

Caiden's question made Peter realize the depth of Oliver's feelings.

"Dorian, I get it now. Oliver's genuinely in love with Josefina!"

"Now that you understand, quit the nonsense, alright?" Caiden instructed.

"I got it, Dorian. Don't worry, I won't mention the sister-in-law thing again."

Caiden sighed, "Let's head back. Mom's waiting for us. Did you pack all the food?"

"All set, Dorian. Let's go."

Caiden glanced once more at Josefina and Oliver before heading home.

Oliver and Josefina picked up a ton.

of snacks and made their way to Oliver's place, which he hadn't visited in a while. The butler had wisely told the staff to turn in early, ensuring the couple wasn't

disturbed Anyone who did otherwise would be packing their bags.

When they arrived, the house was peaceful, almost eerily quiet.

"Josie, I asked everyone to head to bed early, so it's just us. If you need anything can call the D," I Oliver explained.

"No need, I like it quiet," she replied.

Oliver set down their snacks and turned on the TV.

"Josie, want to watch a movie?" he asked.

Josefina nodded, sipping her milkshake as she cozied up on the sofa, waiting for the film to start.

Oliver found a movie, and as it

onto the screen,

flickeringhen, suddenly be?

was smiling, Then,

stufe turned into a surprised yel

"Oliver, what on earth are you doing!" she exclaimed.