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.

it a try and see if I've gotten any better." Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet

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

the morning. Don't worry about breakfast; you've got

No worries. Please, try

Lena and her mother wasn't lost on

ladled out a bowl for Josefina

you," Josefina said, taking

good,"

Josefina sip so calmly? Wasn't this awkward

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. Hattie passed

park, her face masked. Soon, a woman in sunglasses sidled up beside

the deposit. If the stuff checks out, I'll send the