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.

friend, don't hold back on

added, "Josie, you go ahead and catch up with your friend. We won't keep you. Just be safe out there. And if you end up having a couple of drinks, shoot us a message, and I'll send the driver to pick

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

her voice, "You're going on a bit much, don't you think?

she raised her voice with that same doting tone, "Alright, Josie, we'll let you go.

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mused, "But you see, our three sons get annoyed after just a few words. Are they trying to

to it, next time we'll just speak less and give more money?" Hattie agreed, "That works. But we

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

a glare, "You're always joking! Even if Oliver dyed his hair rainbow, if I