Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

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Oliver's eyes were filled with adoration as he chimed in, "Indeed, Josie is a source of pride."

Hattie nudged Garrett with a knowing look, but no words were exchanged.

As Grandpa Robert walked out of the room, he overheard the conversation and said with a loving smile, "Josie's talents are exceptional. She truly is the pride of the Harrison family."

Josefina felt almost numb from all the praise showered upon her. It was a stark contrast to the days she spent with the Antonio family. The Harrisons' compliments made her grow more confident by the day. "You all flatter me too much. I still have a lot to learn from my elders, to catch up to you," Josefina humbly replied.

Oliver, unfazed, continued to heap on the praise, "Don't be modest, Josie. You truly deserve all the praise. You're the brightest and the best girl I've ever met - bar none."

Lena clenched her fists. Was she invisible?

Should she flip through a thesaurus to find some fancy words for

quiet, and her silent presence clashed with the

time and said, "It's getting late. I should head back. Josie, do drop by sometime to look at

"Sure, I'd

to Oliver, "Are you not leaving, Oliver? Care to walk

to leave - was

Oliver felt the unspoken nudge to leave the Harrison

anticipating an awkward silence between the two men, was surprised when Walter broke the ice. "Oliver, are you by any chance smitten with my precious

partition, not wanting to eavesdrop on the brewing gossip. He had every intention

backseat, Oliver wasn't caught off guard. His feelings had been obvious to anyone paying attention. With a small smile, he replied, "I love

after my prized apprentice won't

"You don't

You don't look at Josie with just friendly eyes, and I know you well enough to trust you're a

over Oliver. "Thank you, Mr. Walter, for your support. I'll strive