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 the car, choosing instead to wait

from the kitchen, clutching a lunchbox, attempting a

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

the elevator arrive and quickly hid behind

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

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

for the kitchen. After a short while, he

for the same reason, there was no point in hiding anymore. Grandpa Robert, Garrett, and Hattie came out of

Mom, Dad, you're here to

a wry smile, "Calix, I didn't

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 my sister.

approval, "That's the spirit, much better

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