Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

The atmosphere downstairs was warm and convivial as Robert descended the stairs with Brandon in tow. Upon seeing Brandon's confident stride, Josefina greeted him with a smile, "Grandpa Brandon, you're up."

Brandon replie with an affectionate nod, "Josie, darling, I owe you one. If you hadn't arrived just in time, this old bag of bones would've been done for."

Oliver chimed in, "Josie, to thank you for saving my granddad. I've picked out a special gift for you."

A servant unveiled a box, within which lay a set of glittering jewelry. Earrings, a necklace, a ring, a tiara-everything was there. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Josefina was becoming almost immune to such extravagant gifts. Ever since her return to the Harrison family, the gifts she received from them had been eye-opening.

Then there was Oliver. The gifts he gave were even more astonishing.

have more money than they could ever spend, all

Josefina declined the gift, insisting, "I was only doing what anyone would, and I really can't accept such valuable presents." She couldn't recall how many times she had repeated

I have nothing left but money, and compared to money, my life is surely more valuable. You saved

was indulgent, his gaze upon her fiery with affection. "I picked these out just

your Grandpa Brandon, you should

you've got it wrong. What

as if he'd dug a pit only to

to take you home. You've been working so hard these past few days. We'll fatten you up properly. You've

the subtle battle of wits between the elders, Oliver politely offered, "Mr. Robert, why don't you dine with us tonight? The meal is ready, and I've

wine sparked a gleam in Robert's eye. With neither Garrett nor Hattie objecting, he resigned

...

he recalled his promise

dishes were clearly fortifying. There was chicken soup, oysters and abalone, and several medicinal