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 spend, all being lavished

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

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

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

look. "Josie, since it's from your Grandpa Brandon, you should take it. Money's what Brandon here

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

pit only to fall into

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

Oliver politely offered, "Mr. Robert, why don't you dine with us

gleam in Robert's eye. With neither Garrett nor Hattie objecting, he resigned himself to staying

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

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