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?

brother-in-law. Just look at him, he always wears a stern expression. And

room fell into an awkward silence. There's speaking

making it sound like she's head over heels. I'm telling you,

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

by the minute. Ever since Josefina's return, her ability to outshine everyone made Lena fear for her own place in

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

Harrison estate, Josefina and Oliver were surrounded by well-manicured lawns and beds of flowers and shrubs, their delicate

summer's heat was tempered by a nocturnal

the silence first, "What

grandfather's been feeling under the weather. He'd like you to

puzzled; such a simple request hardly necessitated