Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Garrett reluctantly agreed, "Sweetheart, if you don't want to go public, then I will keep your identity under wraps for now. But I've already called your grandpa, and he's coming home this afternoon." Hattie chimed in, "Your grandma and granddad from my side have settled abroad and they'll be flying back in a couple of days to see you. Your three uncles, always jet-setting for work, will come to visit as soon as they can spare a moment."

Josefina hadn't realized her family tree was quite so lush.

Lena watched the family of three, feeling like an outsider, convinced they were all doing it on purpose. Her resentment nearly showed on her face.

With tear-filled eyes, Lena softly said, "Josie, I promise to always be there to help you take care of mom and dad."

Hattie smiled, "As long as you're both healthy and happy, that's all that matters."

The warm atmosphere lightened Josefina's mood considerably. Every day back here was worth it.

I missed the morning checkup, and I've got some free time this

laid out her plans, but Garrett objected, "Honey, you really should rest up at home. Isn't your

added, "Josie, you should take it easy. Brandon's got doctors at his place. You don't have

Josefina going out, possibly facing another

with a smile, "I can't stay inside forever, right? Plus,

about your impressive medical skills, and I'm a doctor too. I'd love to learn from you, is that okay?" It was a perfect chance to make her

looked at her and made a quick decision, "I'm just going over to give Brandon a checkup. I've studied alternative medicine. I wouldn't be

you take the day off because you were feeling

besides, your sister's training is in a completely different field-it's not something you can pick up in

...

one with a scar running down his face. As Josefina stepped

She nodded back, "Hello."