Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Lena's face was a patchwork of bruises, her knee so battered she could no longer stand. The foreseeable future meant she'd be confined to the graceless dance of wheels.

Helplessly, she watched as Oliver and Josefina took control of the situation. "Mom, Dad," she interjected with haste, "I rode the horse I usually ride. I've ridden it every time I've been to the stables. Today, it was like it got spooked or something and just started crashing around. I think someone might have tampered with it."

Garrett announced with resolve, "I'll have someone look into this right away."

Josefina suggested, "Maybe we should get all the horses that were ridden today checked out."

Hattie nodded in agreement, "Yeah, check them all. Josie was there, too. We should really investigate properly to put our minds at ease."

"Okay, we'll do as Josie suggested and check them all," Garrett confirmed, whipping out his phone to send a message.

no ordinary beast. If

her words might betray her guilt. In the end, she said nothing, instead retreating into the digital distraction of her phone. Josefina cast a glance at Lena and said to Oliver, "We should go. Let her have

Oliver agreed, "Of course."

awaited her, and besides, she planned to have Regina whip up a comforting soup to bring to Lena

no-brainer. With the company buzzing like a beehive and both his eldest and second in command away, his presence

exited the hospital

I need to take

caught her arm, pulling her back, "Why're

thought to herself, Oliver's gaze could probably melt hearts even if cast upon a stray dog. "Oliver, I really

about later tonight?" Oliver pressed, his demeanor making it clear he wasn't

about dinner tonight?" Josefina offered as a

mix of victory and anticipation. "Sounds great. I'll wait for you. I've got a surprise for you. See you

drive her and instead took a cab