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.

two families have more money than they could

anyone would, and I really can't accept such valuable presents." She couldn't recall how many times she had repeated those words. Each time, they

and compared to money, my life

by Josefina's side, Oliver's voice was indulgent, his gaze upon her fiery with affection. "I

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

chuckled in defense, "Robert, you've got it wrong. What

loss for words, feeling as if he'd dug a pit only to

"Josie, we've come to take you home. You've been

offered, "Mr. Robert, why don't you dine with us tonight? The meal is ready, and I've even

fine wine sparked a gleam in Robert's eye. With

...

before him, he

There was chicken soup, oysters and abalone, and several medicinal dishes