Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Just as Lena gave a fierce glare, she heard the sound of the elevator door opening.

Josefina, sporting her workout gear, descended the stairs. Lena beamed a smile and greeted her, "Good morning, Josie. You're up with the birds. Got any big plans for rising so early?"

The thought crossed Lena's mind: surely Josefina wasn't planning to whip up a surprise breakfast for their parents too?

Lena watched her with guarded eyes, making Josefina feel uncomfortable all over. "Just going for a run," she muttered before heading out.

Lena took a deep breath and hurried to the kitchen.

Garrett and Hattie were taken aback upon seeing Lena, aproned and bustling about the kitchen, preparing breakfast. Hattie's eyes flickered towards the servers presenting the dishes. No sign of distress, no expression of panic. It seemed Lena hadn't turned the kitchen upside down.

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"Miss Josefina was up at the crack of dawn preparing breakfast—such a devoted

morning. Don't worry about breakfast; you've got work to attend

Please, try the soup I've made.

tender moment between Lena and her mother wasn't lost on Josefina,

Josefina as well, "Josie,

said,

quite good," she

however, was taken aback. How could Josefina sip so calmly? Wasn't this awkward for

a hard-boiled egg for Josefina. "Darling, have an egg. I read somewhere that starting the day with one is good for you these are special, soaked in a walnut infusion." "Thanks, dad." Josefina responded, accepting the egg and taking a bite while Garrett looked on with a father's adoring smile.

Soon, a woman in sunglasses sidled up beside her and handed over

retrieved a hefty bag of cash from her purse and handed it over. "This is the deposit. If the stuff checks out, I'll send the rest of the payment," she