Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Lena burst through the front door, her heart leaping as she spotted the familiar figure waiting on the porch. She sprinted towards him, her face alight with joy as she latched onto his arm. "Calix, you're finally back! Oh, thank God, I've missed you so much!"

Calix noticed something was off with Lena's expression as if she was holding back a storm of emotions. "Lena, what's wrong? You seem down. Did somebody give you a hard time while I was gone?"

Lena shook her head, her eyes brimming with tears as she clung to him. "Calix, no one's been bullying me. It's just... I found out I'm not your real sister. Do you think you'll stop caring about me now? After all, your real sister is the one you share blood with. You guys are the real family." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Calix's voice was warm and reassuring. "Lena, why would you even think that? Blood or not, we've been a family for eighteen years. You're my sister today, and you'll be my sister forever. Nothing changes that."

Lena felt a weight lift off her chest, yet she couldn't help but reveal her deepest envy. "Your real sister is so lucky. Mom and Dad treat her like she's made of gold, even better than they treat me. And she has your affection, too... I can't help but be jealous."

"Are Mom and Dad not treating you

her, carrying the unmistakable hint of unspoken grievances, as if she

"Lena, don't you worry. No one gets to mess with you,

gratitude. "Thank you,

taking in Calix's boyish charm and infectious dimpled smile that screamed 'teen heartthrob.' "Is

and he's not my boyfriend. I'm still single,

looked cozy,

Calix realized Lena was pressed close to him. Lena, however, didn't let go of Calix's arm. She wanted to

as Josefina made her quip, Calix gently disentangled himself from Lena, much to her dismay. Lena was expecting Calix