Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Oliver stepped out of the car, a gift in hand. "Sir, I heard you're quite the gemstone aficionado. Got some raw stones here, thought they might give you something to do in your leisure time." The chauffeur quickly assisted with the gifts while Oliver opened one of the boxes.

A glance was enough for Garrett to recognize the superior quality of the emerald stones. His expression softened into a smile. "Oliver, that's very thoughtful of you." The two men shared a laugh as they made their way inside.

Upon hearing of Oliver's return with Josefina, Lena quickly slipped into a chic silk nightgown and headed downstairs. She descended the staircase just as Oliver entered and noticed his tall stature and the slight purse of his lips.

Her foot touched down on the stairs, and she took the initiative. "Josie, Oliver, you're back, huh?"

Oliver, engaged in conversation with Garrett, paid no mind to Lena. Josefina gave her a nod and continued chatting with Hattie.

in her spaghetti strap nightgown, displayed her bare shoulders, which drew a frown from Hattie. "Lena, we have company. Go change into something more appropriate," she admonished. The nightgown was just not suitable

to greet Josie. It's just a nightgown, and it's not revealing. It's fine, right?" Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and

gave a meaningful smile. "Lena, do you

darker as she retorted, "I'll go upstairs and change." She fled to her room, her face contorting with barely concealed

the way the lady spoke was

her a chilling look. "Shut your trap." Did such unkind words need to be

down. If Oliver leaves, you'll miss your chance to speak with him.

men had a thing for long hair and white dresses, reminiscent of a first love. After applying her makeup and feeling fabulous, she descended the stairs only to find Josefina

was Oliver? Where could he be? Why couldn't she

only to find that Garrett and Hattie were

and Dad went to see him