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

and her silent presence clashed with the energy of

getting late. I

"Sure,

Oliver, "Are you not leaving, Oliver? Care

He didn't want to leave - was that

look, Oliver felt the unspoken

the doorstep. Walter got into the car, and Oliver joined him to drop him off. The driver, anticipating an awkward silence between the two men, was

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

His feelings had been obvious to anyone paying attention. With a

"Chasing after my prized apprentice won't be easy,

inquired, "You don't

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

Walter, for your support. I'll strive to win her parents' approval and