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.

the Harrison family's residence, Oliver didn't get out of

kitchen, clutching a lunchbox, attempting

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little girl; of course, I worry about her. She didn't come home tonight, and who knows if she's eaten. I was

they were about to leave, they heard the elevator arrive

hand. As Grandpa Robert was about to leave, he also heard the elevator and

them came face to face. There was a moment of comic silence as they

the elevator and headed for the kitchen. After a short while,

the same reason, there was no point in hiding

to

Robert gave a wry smile, "Calix, I didn't expect you to be

you underestimate me. Even though Josie and I haven't lived together long since her return, she saved my life once, and she's my sister.

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

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