Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

"Grandpa Brandon, you're too kind, really. I've got a closet bursting at the seams with outfits - I can't possibly wear them all in one summer, even if I switched up daily."

Brandon pondered for a moment before saying, "I heard you're fond of Gideon's artwork. How about I get you a few more pieces?"

Josefina sighed. "Really, Grandpa Brandon, it's not necessary."

If Brandon placed the order, Josefina had to pick up her brush. She thought, "Give me a break, please."

Calix, fearing Brandon would hijack his role as the art benefactor, quickly said, "Grandpa Brandon, my sister loves the paintings I pick out for her. If you take this joy from me, what am I left with? It's hard enough as it is."

Brandon chuckled, "Calix, my boy, I won't steal your job, okay?"

"Thanks, Grandpa Brandon. You're the best."

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Lena! Go after your heart's desire. Just like Oliver

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soured. She was irate, ready to burst with

her mood and went on, "Lena, you're looking a bit peaked. Is it that the guy's giving you the cold shoulder?

longer! She couldn't bear

this nagging feeling that Brandon's comments were a deliberate performance for her benefit. He had publicly prodded her to reveal her feelings, then mentioned Oliver's

She wanted out of there, not keen on