Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Chapter 42

Josefina was surrounded by a bunch of folks, feeling a bit sheepish. "I'm fine, the cut is just a scratch. I can get out of bed and walk around right now." She tried to stand up and take a few steps to show everyone she was alright on her feet.

Hattie grabbed her, insisting she lie down and rest up. "Josie, you've got to chill on the bed for a while," Hattie advised.

Garrett chimed in, "Your mom's right, just listen to her, will ya?"

Hattie, all worried, went on, "Josie, once you're home, you just lie down and rest. I'll find you a nurse who'll stick to you like glue, 24/7."

Garrett nodded, "I've ordered a bunch of health supplements for you. You can really build yourself back up once you're home."

The doctors were gobsmacked. Was all that really necessary?

However, they didn't dare say a word, just kept their thoughts to themselves.

Josefina rolled up her trouser leg, "Look, I'm really not hurt."

lust at the sight of her leg. He gently pulled her trousers back down, "Better to lie down

fell silent. Were these people treating her like she

Lena walked in, "Mom, Dad, I'm the docter

declined, "The wound's already been dressed, no need

the bandaged wound, told Lena, "Your sister's all patched up,

Lena nodded, "Okay."

"Josie, I had the kitchen cook up some soup. Make sure you drink a couple of bowls when you get

wheel Josie home so she can

to be a bother, protested, "I

she was scooped up once again. Oliver, holding Josefina, insisted, "This

Josefina out, Garrett and Hattie followed close behind. Garrett was fuming inside. That was his little girl - how was he supposed to smile through that? Garrett,

continuing to hold Josefina, simply nodded and

off again. Oliver was like a

if people see and get the wrong

I should just

them think

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