The car stopped in front of the main entrance of the Holt mansion, and before the driver could even open the door, Frederico was already striding toward them, his expression far too serious.“My girl...” he said as soon as Laura stepped out. “How are you?”“I’m okay, Grandpa,” Laura replied, kissing his cheek. “Please calm down. I don’t want you making yourself sick.”Olga came right behind him, wrapping Laura in a careful embrace as if she were made of glass.“My love, we were so worried about you,” she murmured, gently cupping her granddaughter’s face. “Are you alright now?”Laura took a deep breath, forcing a controlled smile.“I am, Grandma. It was just an anxiety attack,” she said firmly enough to sound convincing before hugging her. “I think I’m nervous about the clinic’s grand opening. There’s just so much happening all at once.”Frederico narrowed his eyes, studying her in silence. He had known that granddaughter all her life. But he chose not to push.“If that’s all it is, it
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