Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Hattie was chopping carrots when her cell phone jangled with a familiar tune. It was Josefina calling. "Hey Josie, what time are you heading back?"

There was a hint of awkwardness in Josefina's voice as she replied, "Mom, a friend of mine is back in town, and I've got to show her around tonight, so I won't be able to make it for dinner."

After Hattie exchanged a glance with Garrett, her expression remained free of any displeasure. With an indulgent smile, she said, "Josie, you go out and have a fantastic dinner with your friend. Short on cash? Let me wire you an extra ten million. Eat whatever you want, shop to your heart's content."

Garrett chimed in supportively, "Your mom's right. Treat your friend to a nice meal. Don't worry about the check. If you need more, I can transfer another ten million. Splurge a little." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Josefina had just wanted to let them know she wouldn't be home for dinner, not to ask for money. "Mom, Dad, I have money. You've already given me plenty, and I haven't even spent it."

She hadn't even begun to spend her own funds, let alone think about touching the Harrison family's generosity.

your friend, don't hold back on

up having a couple of drinks, shoot us a message, and

prattling concern, Josefina felt far from annoyed; she actually cherished it. With

going on a bit much, don't you think? Let's not

her voice with that same doting tone, "Alright,

"Do you think we're being too naggy?

"I

three sons get annoyed after just a few words.

sound annoyed. If it comes to it, next time we'll just speak less and give more money?" Hattie agreed, "That works. But we still need to show we care. I don't want some punk to sweep our

"If Oliver heard you, he'd probably go dye his hair like a

a glare, "You're always joking! Even if Oliver dyed