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.

by Brandon's place later. I missed the

Garrett objected, "Honey, you really should rest up at home. Isn't your leg still hurt? Better to stay off

should take it easy. Brandon's got doctors at his place. You don't have to

biggest fear was Josefina going out, possibly facing

"I can't stay inside forever, right? Plus, you've hired experienced bodyguards for me. I'll be

accompany you to Brandon's. I've heard about your impressive medical skills, and I'm a doctor too. I'd love to learn

card, which usually worked to her advantage. Josefina looked at her and made a quick decision, "I'm just going over to give Brandon a checkup. I've studied

didn't you take the day off because you were feeling unwell? You should

training is in a completely different field-it's not something you can pick up in a short time." Lena had no choice but to nod in agreement, "Okay,

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figures, one with a scar running down his face. As Josefina stepped out, they

She nodded back, "Hello."