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.

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

a lunchbox, attempting a

surprised. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on

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

they were about to leave, they heard the elevator arrive

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

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

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

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

here to bring

smile, "Calix, I didn't expect you

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

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

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