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.

out of the car, choosing instead to wait

kitchen, clutching a lunchbox, attempting a stealthy

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

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

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

the three of them came face to face. There was a moment of comic silence as they looked at

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

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

here to bring Josie

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

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

the spirit, much better

idea, "Those two rascals haven't shown up yet. When they do, they're in for a day of blind dates and another day of shopping