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.

"Josie, since it's your friend, don't

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

prattling concern, Josefina felt far from annoyed; she

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

that same doting tone,

pondered, "Do you think we're being

shrugged, "I

after just a few words. Are they

time we'll just speak less and give more money?"

go dye his hair like

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