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?

were so good at dishing out compliments. Should she flip through a thesaurus to

and her silent presence clashed with the

getting late. I should head back. Josie, do drop by sometime to look at

"Sure, I'd

he turned to Oliver, "Are you not leaving, Oliver? Care to

He didn't want to leave - was

felt the

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 surprised when Walter broke the ice. "Oliver, are you by any chance smitten with my

on the brewing gossip. He had

Oliver wasn't caught off guard. His feelings had been obvious to anyone paying attention. With

prized apprentice won't be easy, Oliver. You'll have to

inquired, "You

just friendly eyes, and I know you well enough to trust

"Thank you, Mr. Walter, for your support. I'll strive to win her parents' approval and the Harrison family's blessing for our