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."

cast a shadow over Lena's

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Lena murmured, "Grandpa Brandon, I... I've already

heart's desire. Just

was this

irate, ready to burst with

looking a bit peaked. Is it that the guy's giving you the cold shoulder? Oh, my dear, there are plenty of fish in the sea, so why pine over

any longer! She couldn't bear another word from

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 pursuit of Josefina. In the

head throbbed. She wanted out of