Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

The car usually went from the underground garage to the front entrance, but Hattie and Garrett would often opt for a stroll in the morning as a form of exercise. Today, Hattie had planned for the car to wait in the garage, but Lena said, "Mom, I thought you wanted to walk a bit more, so I asked the driver to meet us at the entrance. It's been ages since we chatted while walking. Come on, just keep me company for a bit. Ever since Josie came back, it feels like you don't love me anymore."

Lena was, after all, the daughter Hattie had raised with care. Seeing her pout, Hattie gently patted her hand and continued walking. "Lena, mom loves you and Josie just the same. Don't you ever think otherwise," Hattie reassured her.

With a bright smile, Lena replied, "Okay, mom."

They chatted as they walked, making their way to the front entrance.

The car was parked a little farther away, and Lena, arm in arm with Hattie, approached it. As the driver got out to open the door for them, a rotund figure brandishing a knife charged at them. "Bitch, go to hell!"

The sharp blade aimed at Hattie, and Lena, clutching her mother, screamed, "Mom!"

Lena stepped in front of Hattie, ready to protect her at all costs. The knife in Regina's hand nearly plunged into Lena's body, but a pebble whizzed through the air, knocking the blade from her grasp, followed by a larger rock that struck Regina's knee.

Regina howled in pain. The intended blow Lena braced for never landed. Hattie, shocked and frozen, watched the scene unfold.

subdued Regina, and one of the bodyguards

bonus for all my years of service!" Josefina sneered from above, mocking, "What kind of maid gets

this would've happened. You cost me my job, and

his sock, and stuffed the stinky sock into her mouth. Regina fell

out, it'll serve her

was overwhelmed by the

be scared. She

sprawled on the ground, was furious. "Check how she managed to hide in the trash bin. She couldn't have pulled this

shiver, going off to investigate, while the other kept an eye on

up, he'd give her another sock to chew on. He had one more foot left, ready for her if

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clung to Hattie's arm, "Mom, I'm so glad you're okay. That was

too, was shaken by the ordeal and quickly checked Lena for injuries. "Lena, my silly girl. You shielded me from the

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