Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

As Oliver's lips drew ever nearer, Josefina's hands pressed against his firm chest, thinking to push him away when his mouth slid past hers and whispered into her ear. "Josie, thank you."

A shiver ran through Josefina, an electric current coursing through her body as she stared blankly at Oliver.

His face was inches from hers, his handsome features pleasing to the eye. His eyes, no longer the crimson fury from before, held a gentle warmth.

"Josie, your trust means the world to me," he said with a soft smile, propping himself up on one elbow.

Josefina's heart melted a little. Oliver had that look of a lost puppy, and his tender gaze was utterly captivating.

"Oliver, please get up now."

But Oliver continued to hold himself up, his gaze intense upon her. The room was as bright as day, allowing Josefina to see every expression on Oliver's face. Their position was intimate, and Josefina, pushing at him, said, "Let's talk properly. Get up."

broached a new subject. "Do you want

Everyone has a history. We shouldn't dwell on the past

an illegitimate child and now wants

of me. I went after him with a knife and sent him to the hospital. They all say I'm a lunatic,

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Josefina whispered, "How could you be crazy? You're not." In her mind, Rowan was the real scum. He had cheated and fathered a child outside his marriage, driving Oliver's mother to her death. How could Oliver be mad? He was just a man provoked, seeking justice

laughter filled the room as he crushed the

loneliness palpable, like a child with no home. She

Her soft hand caressed

rang, giving her the excuse to push him aside. "I need

the call. Hattie's concerned voice came from the speaker.

was gentle, "Mom, I'll be home