Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

The headlights shone brightly as Brandon's face lit up with joy. The car pulled up to the front door, and Josefina had arrived at Brandon's home.

Oliver stepped out of the car, gallantly opening the door for Josefina to emerge. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Brandon watched Josefina exit the car with a smile that crinkled his eyes, a look of tender affection.

Whenever Josefina appeared, Brandon's whole demeanor transformed. It was clear Brandon had a soft spot for Josefina. He was hopeful she'd soon marry into the Baldwin family and become his cherished granddaughter-in-law.

"Grandpa Brandon," Josefina greeted him politely.

Brandon nodded with a beaming smile. "Josie, my girl, come on in. The barbecue is almost ready."

Josefina returned the smile and walked inside alongside Brandon. As for Oliver, he trailed behind them. There were moments Oliver thought Josefina was Brandon's biological granddaughter and he himself was the one who was adopted into the Baldwin family.

Following inside to the living room, Oliver saw the table brimming with all sorts of barbecued delights.

The chef was grilling in the garden, and the staff brought the food inside as soon as it was ready, all for Josefina's convenience, as stting outside would have been too hot.

said. "I hear the chef

lamb skewer and, honestly, it was delicious. Her eyes sparkled as she exclaimed, “This is

like it? Then come by more often. The house hasn't been this lively in a

want than to see his family happy around him? Having Josefina around meant Oliver would come over more often

himself, taking a bite

"Josie, you and Oliver enjoy. I need

Oliver and Josefina space to enjoy the barbecue without feeling like a third wheel. Oliver's lips curved into a slight, graceful smile. “Josie, please eat

a bit of barbecue sauce at the corner of her mouth. "You should eat

reached out. His thumb gently wiped away the sauce from her lip. "Let me pour you some

be coming down. He didn't want to disturb

the tacticians. "Why don't you call

Oliver insisted. "He's surely eaten already. Plus, barbecue isn't the best for his health. It's better for him to stick to lighter

a more delicate diet. Setting down her skewer, she decided

a bit too. It looked like he'd have to work out a little extra

check on Grandpa's

came down. "Josie, no need to come up. I'm here. Sit and rest for a bit after

a pleasant smile, making it easy for