Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Josie tried to muster a retort, but Brandon wasn't having any of it.

"Look, Josie," he said with a dismissive wave of his hand, "you saved my life, and I'm just splashing a little cash. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be here to spend a dime, right?"

Josie was at a loss for words. Anything more she said would just seem ungrateful. "Grandpa Brandon, I'm sure you've got plenty of good years ahead."

Brandon chuckled and nodded, "I'll take that as a good omen from you, Josie. If I can stick around long enough to see Oliver tie the knot and cuddle my great-grandkids, that's a life well-lived in my book." He looked content, and his eyes twinkled as if he could already see this joyous future. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Josie, when's your family throwing you that graduation bash? You aced those exams. I bet your granddad's over the moon."

not into a big fuss," Josie murmured.

to send me an invite," Brandon said with a smile. "I

the guest list,

the minute, secretly

the tea shop and spotted him. "Brandon, what brings you to this sugary joint? I thought sweets weren't your thing." Brandon remained seated, grinning ear to ear. "I may not have a sweet tooth, but my

you

one," Brandon

her finals, scored a 650. We're throwing

couldn't hide his pride, but Brandon gave him a sidelong glance, unfazed. "Rhody, 650's alright, but my Josie here, she's the top science grad of the year. She's so modest she won't even let me throw her a party. If

aback. His own boasting turned to dust. He glanced at Josie and then back at Brandon. "Where did you pick up this granddaughter? Never