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."

was hard to resist. Plus, Josefina cherished any chance to chat a

quite taken

down. "Oliver and I are

"What kind of friends

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

your heart desires. You'll be picking a university soon, right? Have you thought about where you want to apply?" Part of Hattie's visit was to gauge whether Josefina was considering staying in Westwood

Hattie's gaze with a smile. "I don't plan on leaving Westwood. I'll apply to

"Really? Josie, are you really planning to stay

Hattie's joy

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