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.

didn't get out of the car, choosing instead to wait for Josefina to wake

from the kitchen, clutching a lunchbox, attempting a stealthy escape when Garrett came

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She didn't come home tonight, and who knows if she's eaten. I was about to bring her some food," Garrett explained. Hattie chuckled, "I

about to leave, they heard the elevator arrive and quickly hid behind

into the kitchen. Soon, he too appeared, lunchbox in hand. As Grandpa Robert was about to leave, he also heard the elevator

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

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

no point in hiding anymore. Grandpa Robert, Garrett, and

to bring Josie

smile, "Calix, I didn't expect you to

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

approval, "That's the spirit, much

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