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. So broke she

glare, "Would

her mouth shut. After all, they still had business to deal

and gentle. "Josie, why'd you bike here? Why not catch a cab? If you're strapped for cash, just let me

just

funny?" he

here today? If you know I'm broke, why bother? It doesn't seem like something you'd do.

head inside. There's something I

not even giving Lauren and Ruby a

in frustration. "That cheeky brat, acting

soothing her, took her arm. "Mom, don't stoop

see how long she

the café together. It was

Josefina, its rich aroma filling the air. Just one whiff, and Josefina had a hunch about the situation. With a calm demeanor, she prompted, "Spill it.” Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website

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