Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Chapter 168

Lena's eyes shimmered with tears as she asked, "Really?"

"Of course, it's true," came the comforting reply from Regina. "You've been part of the Harrison family for eighteen solid years. Could Josefina even hold a candle to that? Like they say, 'Familiarity breeds fondness.' That's eighteen years of countless hellos. You tell me, doesn't that count for something?"

Lena let the words soothe her, feeling her emotions gradually settle into calm.

Regina, having dispensed her comfort, returned to her room. She pulled out her phone and tapped out a quick text. [Lena's not doing great over here. Oliver doesn't even spare her a glance.] Once the message was sent, she went about her night as if nothing had happened, washing up before slipping into bed.

After her evening shower, Josefina was just stepping out when there was a knock at the door. She swung it open and found Hattie stepping inside. "Josie, I thought you might still be up and wanted to check on you."

any chance to chat a

tell he's quite taken with you. As long as he treats you right and you're happy, we can welcome him with open

"Oliver and

chuckled teasingly, "What kind of friends might

back home, is there anything around the house you'd like to change? Speak up, darling. I'm open to all your requests." "It's all good,

visit was to gauge whether Josefina was considering staying in Westwood or venturing to a distant school. Naturally, Hattie hoped Josefina would stay close to home. She had only just been reunited with her daughter and couldn't bear the thought of her leaving

cautious hope in Hattie's eyes. She looked up, meeting Hattie's gaze with a smile. "I don't plan

Josie,

and Hattie's joy almost brought her to

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