A week of confessions

Confession: I joined KindleUn for a 30 free trial. I found something interesting, but I won't tell you how. There exists a sub-genre called "interracial paranormal pregnancy." You are welcome.

Confession: Until college, I thought when animals were put to sleep they were awakened when it was time to adopt.

Confession: Recently, i binged watched Princess movies in bed with bronchitis.

Confession: Last night I read six awful books on KindleUnlimited. I completed 4 of them.

Mystery Plant

Three years ago, I bought a Shasta plant on sale.
I planted it in the backyard.
Last year what grew in that spot was devoured by the Sr. Groundhog.
This year it has come back.
I don't think it is a Shasta Daisy Plant

What is this?
I have no idea if it blooms because Sr. Groundhog at it all the way...
The stems are woody.
It is bushy.
It may not be getting the best light where it is located.
I refuse to touch the leaves until I know what it is.

Help!

My friends keep trying to convince me that it is a Chupacabra.