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."

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turned to Josefina and said, "Josie, how are things going with Oliver? I can tell he's quite taken with you. As long as he

looking down. "Oliver and I are

teasingly, "What kind of friends

silent, prompting Hattie to continue, "Since you've been 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

of Hattie's visit was to gauge whether Josefina was considering staying in Westwood or venturing to a distant school. Naturally, Hattie hoped Josefina

the cautious hope in Hattie's eyes. She looked up, meeting Hattie's gaze with

"Really? Josie, are you really

and Hattie's joy

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