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.

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

a glare, "Would you

shut. After all, they still

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

Billy, just

funny?" he

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, you've always been all about clout and

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

café, not even giving

foot in frustration. "That cheeky brat, acting like she doesn't see

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

see how long she can

café together. It was quiet inside,

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

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