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

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

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her. 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

to leave, they heard the

he too appeared, lunchbox in hand. As Grandpa Robert was

the three of them came face to face. There was a moment

out of the elevator and headed for

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

Mom, Dad, you're here to bring Josie food

smile, "Calix, I didn't

with 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

the spirit, much better

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