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

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

but money, and compared to money, my

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

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

wrong. What I'm short on

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

you home. You've been working so hard

Robert, why don't you dine with us tonight? The meal is ready, and I've even set aside some

With neither Garrett nor Hattie

...

him, he

fortifying. There was chicken soup, oysters and