Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Josefina shoved Oliver away and quickly retreated a step. "Look, Oliver, it's getting late. You should head on home."

Oliver watched Josefina make a break for it, his lips curling into a mischievous smirk as he continued to close the gap between them. She ran, he chased; it was a game she couldn't escape.

Hattie stepped out and called to Josefina.

"Josie, I've got a pot of chicken soup simmering in the kitchen. Fancy a bowl?"

Without hesitation, Josefina blurted out, "Yes, I'll have some." She had to take the soup, or Oliver might end up devouring her instead.

Hattie, always the polite hostess, extended the invitation to Oliver. "Oliver, would you like to join us for a bowl?"

I should be heading home." Josefina fell silent. Oliver gave off an impression as if Josefina had caused

left, Hattie and Josefina strolled back to

charming. Hattie's eyes were filled with remorse as she gazed at

Hattie wished she could give her daughter the world to make up for the lost time.

we found a hospital for the birth. Right after you were born, there was a commotion about a child abduction. Then there were rumors of a gunman. The nurses handed you to your

felt something was off. "The hospital's security

The doctors and nurses from that time have either retired or left

Luke had found out. They needed to find

I've asked your father to continue the investigation. We must find those involved. My daughter suffered because of them, and I won't let any of them get away." S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FindNʘᴠᴇl.nᴇt

her mother's agitated state.

a plate of pasta for you? Or maybe you'd prefer some fried rice? We've got fruit as