Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Brandon and Oliver prepared to head back, while Garrett and Hattie took Josefina and Lena to see the pair off.

Standing at the door with a face full of kindness, Brandon said, "Hey Josie, drop by our place tomorrow if you're free. The doc's suggesting I need some more tests to make sure everything's A-OK with me. You got time tomorrow, Josie?"

When you've taken someone's gifts, it's hard to say no. Josefina had accepted so many presents from the Baldwin family, so she naturally wouldn't turn them down.

With her sweetest voice, Josefina said, "I'm free tomorrow, Brandon. I'll come over in the morning."

Brandon's face lit up with joy. "Great, I'll have someone pick you up then."

Oliver shot Josefina a look before leaving with Brandon.

In the car.

a moment ago now had a dark cloud over his face as he said to Oliver, "Oliver, lose the ice-cold attitude and flash a smile now and then. It's clear as day that

retorted, "Me, treat her

no clue what people are saying about you, do

to the driver. "Johns, come on. Give it to me straight, no

without batting an eye, like

dated anyone before. I know you're not into Lena, so I didn't push you two together. Josie, though, she's a good kid. Don't you dare treat her with

was just an innocent kid caught in the crossfire. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh

word was spoken. The vibe in the car was colder than a winter

ghost, looking like a walking dead man. Ruby and Lauren sat beside him, worry written all over their faces. "Billy, what's going on?" "Dad, are

across the face. The slap rang clear, leaving a trickle of blood at Lauren's mouth, and Ruby was in a panic. "Billy, why

furious, yelling back at her, "You shouldn't have treated Josefina like that! I'm starting to