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."

concern. "Are Mom

they're good to me, really good." Her tone betrayed her, carrying the unmistakable hint of unspoken grievances, as if she

don't you worry. No one

up with gratitude. "Thank you, Calix!

danced between Lena and Calix, taking in Calix's boyish charm and

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

looked cozy, like

didn't let go of Calix's arm. She wanted to stake her claim,

Lena was expecting Calix to defend her, but instead, she was surprised by his