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.

her. So broke she can't even

glare,

shut. After all, they

here? Why not

landed on Billy, just watching

so funny?" he

know I'm broke, why bother? It doesn't seem like something you'd do. After all,

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

café, not even giving Lauren and Ruby a

stamped her foot in frustration. "That cheeky brat,

stoop to her level. She's not your

go. I want to see how long she can keep up

all entered the café together. It was quiet inside, just the four of

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

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