Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

"Sure." Asher got the order and hit the ground running.

Josefina was still clutching the handgun, her nerves totally shot, her big doe eyes pure and glistening. Right then, she was freaking out big time. She's gonna get busted again!

Awkwardly holding the gun, Josefina caught Oliver's worried gaze as she stepped back from his embrace and handed him the gun, "This is way too spooky. I'm really scared."

Oliver's eyes softened as he took the gun from her and gently ruffled her hair, "I'm glad you're okay."

His soothing voice helped Josefina to gradually calm down. Josefina broke the silence, "How did you end up here?"

"I was at home with Grandpa waiting for you, but you were MIA. We tried calling the driver, but he wasn't picking up. I had my people check the CCTV along the route and found out you were in trouble, so I rushed to save you. Luckily, I made it in time."

Josefina was a bit taken aback, "You're not at work?" They were so close that Josefina could see his smooth skin and the unfathomable emotions in his dark eyes.

"It's your first time coming over, of course, I

her face made Josefina's cheeks flush. She stepped back a few paces to regain

out

her feet in an unexpected move, prompting her to instinctively cling to his neck. "You've hurt your calf. I'll

like she got nicked during

little cut like this was nothing. She had been

holding her tight

herself

to the hospital, it caused quite the stir. Coincidentally, Lena worked there and stumbled upon Oliver carrying Josefina.

passing nurses were

called Oliver

the knot? Oliver didn't give her the time

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