Josefina hopped out of the car by the roadside and said to Ryan, "Ryan, I'm off to catch up with an old pal. You head on home, okay?"

"Miss, let me at least drive you there," he insisted.

Josefina chuckled and shook her head. "It's alright. I'll manage just fine on my own."

She snagged a bike from a nearby share station and pedaled off towards the address Billy had sent her.

...

Billy showed up at the café Josefina had mentioned, bringing Lauren and Ruby along for the ride. As they pulled up to the café, they spotted Josefina rolling up on her shared bike.

Ruby perked up, a smug look on her face. "Well, well, seems like Josefina's not having the time of her life, is she?" She didn't arrive in a car, nor did she take a cab, just pedaling away on a bike. Ruby tilted her chin up. Her expression was a mix of disdain and snobbery.

look at her.

Lauren a glare, "Would you just zip

shut. After all, they still had business

why'd you bike here? Why not catch a

gaze landed on Billy, just watching him with a

so funny?" he

with you calling me here today? If you know I'm broke,

but his smile quickly returned. "Josie, let's head inside.

café, not even giving Lauren and

in frustration. "That cheeky

her arm. "Mom, don't stoop to her level.

scoffed, "Let's go. I want to see how long she can keep up this

It was quiet inside, just the four of

the air. Just one whiff, and Josefina had a hunch about the situation. With a calm demeanor, she prompted, "Spill it.” Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ

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