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.

than they could ever

doing what anyone would, and I really can't accept such valuable presents." She couldn't recall how many

money, my life is surely more valuable. You saved my

side, Oliver's voice was indulgent, his gaze upon her fiery with affection. "I picked these out

since it's from your Grandpa Brandon, you should take it. Money's what Brandon here has in spades. Don't

chuckled in defense, "Robert, you've got it wrong. What I'm short on isn't money-it's

to fall into it himself. Brandon was always harping on

seat beside Josefina instead. "Josie, we've come to take you home. You've been working so hard these past few days. We'll fatten you up

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 even set aside

Robert's eye. With neither

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surveyed the lavish spread before him, he recalled his promise to nourish

soup, oysters and abalone, and several medicinal