Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Lauren was fuming and blurted out, "It must have been that little hussy! I always said she didn't fit in with our family!"

Billy retorted with a hint of sarcasm, "Oh, you are one to talk! Remember when I wanted to do a paternity test, and you threatened to divorce me? Lauren, why didn't you go through with it back then?" Lauren felt guilty because she had a boyfriend at the time. There was no way she could take that risk and get the paternity test done!

Later on, Lauren sent Josefina to live in her village. As time passed, Lauren had a son, and the couple almost forgot they had another daughter.

Lauren snapped at Billy, "I married you, and you doubt me. Let's get a divorce right now!"

Ruby grabbed Lauren's arm, scared that in Billy's rage, he might actually go through with the divorce. She didn't want to lose her shot at being the pampered princess. Compared to her former life, she much preferred the current luxury and abundance.

"Mom, don't be mad at Dad. Blame me if you have to. If I hadn't come back, my sister wouldn't have done things to hurt you both. It's my fault for being useless. Just blame me. It's all because I'm not capable enough to help you and Dad."

she was their biological daughter who had suffered out in the world for many years; of course, they loved her. Lauren said affectionately, "Ruby, it's not your fault, and we don't blame you. It's

said, "I'm going to ask an old friend

all. If she couldn't

and planned to

table

said, "Josie, we didn't know what you liked to eat, so I told the kitchen to whip up a bit of everything. Later, you can tell the kitchen your

picked up a rib with the serving cutlery. "Try

a bite. They were tangy and delicious, just to her liking. She didn't

be happier hearing the compliments from her daughter. She glanced at Garrett with a gleam of pride as

the best.

blushed with a mix of delight and shyness, playfully glaring at Garrett for flaunting their affection in