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.

said with a sneer, "Billy, look at her. So

shot Lauren a glare, "Would

all,

bike here? Why not catch

landed on Billy, just watching him with a

funny?" he

wondering, what's the deal with you calling me here today? If you know I'm broke, why

quickly returned. "Josie, let's head inside. There's something I want to chat with

café, not even

cheeky brat,

soothing her, took her arm. "Mom, don't stoop to her level. She's not your darling

scoffed, "Let's go. I want to see how long she

the café together. It was quiet inside,

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

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