Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Oliver's gaze steadfastly avoided Lena, fixating instead on Josefina. "Josie, I need a word with you. How about we step outside to talk? Okay with you?" He sought Josefina's consent with such genuine gazes that it seemed impossible to say no.

Noticing her family members nearby, Josefina nodded in agreement. Clearly, if Oliver wanted to talk outside, it was a matter that wasn't for the family's ears.

Josefina followed Oliver out, leaving Calix gaping in disbelief. As Calix was about to step forward, Grandpa Robert's hand clamped down on his arm. "Cal, what are you planning?"

Calix blurted out, "Gramps, can't you see? Oliver's eyeing my sister."

Grandpa Robert replied with a knowing tone, "You think I'm blind?"

Calix was confounded. So, did Grandpa actually approve of Josie getting involved with Oliver?

objected, "Gramps, I'll never stand for Oliver as my brother-in-law. Just look at him, he always wears a stern expression. And his tactics can

room fell into an awkward silence. There's speaking your mind, and then

heels. I'm telling you, if you don't buckle down and get

being an artist. Do you think you're the next Gideon with his astounding talent?" Grandpa Robert added his bit, "Cal,

resentment towards Josefina growing by the minute. Ever since Josefina's return, her ability

could Lena willingly give up her position in the Harrison family after all the years she spent curating her persona? She was determined to have

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was tempered by a nocturnal breeze that brought a

first, "What did you want to

soft but clear, "My grandfather's been feeling under the weather. He'd like you to drop

such a simple request