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.

"Billy, look at her. So

a glare, "Would

shut. After all, they still had

why'd you bike here? Why not catch a cab? If you're strapped for cash, just let me know, and I'll foot the

landed on Billy, just watching

so funny?" he

"I'm just wondering, what's the deal with you calling me here today? If you know I'm broke, why bother? It doesn't seem like something you'd do. After all,

smile quickly returned. "Josie, let's head

headed straight for the café, not even

in frustration. "That cheeky brat,

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

see how long she

was quiet inside, just the four

front of Josefina, its rich aroma filling the air. Just one whiff, and Josefina had a hunch about the situation. With a calm demeanor, she prompted,

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