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.

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

the kitchen, clutching a lunchbox, attempting a stealthy escape when

on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and

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 had the same

heard the

appeared, lunchbox in hand. As Grandpa Robert was about to leave, he also heard

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

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

same reason, there was no point in

to

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

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

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

haven't shown up yet. When they do, they're