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?

stern expression. And his tactics can be quite ruthless.

room fell into an awkward silence. There's

head over heels. I'm telling you, if you don't buckle down

talent?" Grandpa Robert added his bit, "Cal, look

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

all the years she spent curating her persona? She

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nocturnal breeze that brought a touch

"What did you want to

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

a simple request hardly necessitated Oliver's