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."

of her leg. He gently

fell silent. Were these people treating her like she was made of glass

then, Lena walked in, "Mom, Dad, I'm the docter here. Let me check on my

already been dressed,

the bandaged wound, told Lena, "Your sister's all patched up, no check-up needed for

Lena nodded, "Okay."

cook up some soup. Make sure you drink

said, "I'll go grab a wheelchair to wheel Josie home so she can rest up.

not wanting to be a bother, protested, "I can

finish, she was scooped up once again.

That was his little girl - how was he supposed to smile through that? Garrett, striding fast, caught up with Oliver, "Oliver, that's my daughter. Let me carry

Josefina, simply nodded and

was like a wall - nothing got

What if people see and

I

"Let them think what

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