Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Ruby stood there, her mind a scrambled mess, as she clutched her reddening cheek. "Dad, why did you hit me?" she asked, her voice a mix of confusion and hurt.

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Ruby and Lauren were both overpowered by Billy's intimidating presence. They didn't understand his sudden outburst and could only glare back in anger, bewildered.

Billy's gaze was icy as it fixed on Ruby. "Ruby, how could you do such a thing?" he demanded.

Puzzled, Ruby replied, "What did I do?"

"Your classmates came to my office," Billy continued, his voice rising, "claiming you sold them out to some men."

retorted, "Dad, I have no

finding your biological parents, you turned around and sold

hint of scorn in her voice. "Do these people have proof? If they had any, they'd have gone to the police, not

believe such accusations. In his heart, Ruby had always been his little angel. He had rushed home, desperate to hear the truth from Ruby herself. Lauren jumped to her daughter's defense. "Ruby wouldn't do such a thing. Those classmates of hers are just jealous because we're

us down. I'll talk to them tomorrow and clear things up." Ruby's demeanor showed no signs of deceit. Billy watched Ruby as she spoke, whose voice

I was kind enough to book their rooms. Xavier was there, too. He and I left together.

something like that. She's always been so obedient, but you chose to believe others over her!" Billy

not just at the gate but right at the entrance. His driver had come to pick them up, as the rideshare from earlier had left after dropping them off at the restaurant. Hattie and Garrett, hearing the car, came out to see. They exchanged a knowing look upon seeing Oliver's vehicle. Their resistance to Oliver's kindness towards Josefina was waning. If Oliver wanted to pursue their daughter, they would let him

her parents sharing a knowing smile, and she couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed. It was as if

"I had the kitchen whip up some snacks for you. Come in and try them." She took Josefina's hand and led her

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