Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

"Where's your bodyguard?"

Jett and Tori had some business to attend to today; Josefina had sent them on an errand, and they hadn't returned yet.

"They took the day off," Josefina bluffed with a straight face.

Oliver just hummed in response, a sound laden with unspoken understanding, giving Josefina the eerie feeling that he could see right through her. Shaking off the sensation, Josefina was acutely aware of how transparent she seemed to be in front of Oliver.

"I'll give you a lift home," Oliver offered.

"Thanks," Josefina nodded in appreciation.

She settled into the passenger seat as Oliver drove.

During the ride, Oliver noticed Josefina had fallen asleep. He parked the car, gently took off his suit jacket, and draped it over Josefina before restarting the engine.

Harrison family's residence, Oliver didn't get out of the car, choosing instead to wait for Josefina to

clutching a lunchbox, attempting a stealthy escape when Garrett came

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she's eaten. I was about to bring her some food," Garrett explained. Hattie chuckled, "I

leave, they heard the elevator

the kitchen. Soon, he too appeared, lunchbox in hand. As Grandpa Robert was about

came face to face. There was a moment of comic silence as they looked at each other, all caught in the

for the kitchen. After a short while, he too emerged, holding

same reason, there was no point in hiding anymore. Grandpa Robert, Garrett,

Mom, Dad, you're here to bring

"Calix, I

I haven't lived together long since her return, she saved my life once, and she's my sister. Of course, I'm going to take care of

in approval, "That's the spirit, much better than

shown up yet. When they do, they're in for a day of blind dates