Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Josefina eyed Oliver as he polished off his meal, "Something's come up at home. I've got to head back."

Oliver, catching the tone, stood up quickly, his face etched with worry, "What's going on?"

"My mom just texted me. Lena's brought a guy home and wants me to check it out."

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His long, slender fingers were about to pull out a credit card to settle the bill when Josefina interjected, "It's on me today, I've already taken care of it."

Oliver looked up, his eyes dancing with warmth and humor, "Do they do refunds here?"

Josefina chuckled, "Every time we eat out, I'm the one ordering. You hardly ever pick. I've got a pretty good idea of what the tab will be."

Stepping closer, Oliver took Josefina's hand in his right, his left holding his coat. Josefina tried to pull away, "Let go, there are too many people around."

"That's exactly why I want them to see you're with me," Oliver's voice was a mix of possessive and doting as he gazed down at her.

ducked her head and strode

room, Oliver and Josefina found a

know where Josie got the idea that I have a boyfriend,

"I've had my heart set on someone else

"Josie, my heart's taken too,

spoke up, "Mr. and Mrs. Harrison, my name is Edward. I'm Lena's classmate. I've always liked her, but unfortunately, she doesn't

displeased look, as

need to get your eyes checked. How on earth

to retaliate, he remembered

suggested she was the victim of

irritated, and shot back, "What's with the glare at my daughter? She just got home, what has she possibly done to

vision problem? Your eyes

behind Oliver, took a seat on the couch, and turned to Lena, "I didn't mention anything to the family. You know how Regina can spout nonsense. Why are you bringing someone

cunning-informing her just to

anything. Lena, we'd be none

this is my house, and Josie is my daughter. What do you mean by looking at her with malice? What has she ever done to you? If you don't want to stay,