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.

they could ever

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

but money, and compared to money, my life is surely more valuable. You saved my life, so

gaze upon her fiery with affection. "I picked these out just for

gave Josefina a knowing look. "Josie, since it's from your Grandpa Brandon, you should take it. Money's what Brandon here has in spades.

got it wrong. What I'm short on

feeling as if he'd dug a pit only to fall into it himself. Brandon

him, Robert took a 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 properly. You've lost weight, I can

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

eye. With neither Garrett

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before him, he recalled

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