Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

"I need to know," Ruby said earnestly and firmly.

Lauren's expression shifted ever so slightly, her brows knitting together in a frown. "Ruby, let the past stay buried. There's no point in digging it up. All you need to remember is that you're Billy's daughter, the daughter of the Antonio family, and that's that."

Lauren settled back down, closing her eyes to shut out any further questions. But this only fueled Ruby's curiosity. Was there something so taboo about her own identity? Could it be that Lauren didn't even know the identity of her biological father?

Restless, Ruby lay on the other side of the immense bed, her gaze dark and stormy. Why could Josefina uncover her true parents, and not her?

She knew she was not the legitimate the daughter of the Antonio family.

Robert had taken it upon himself to prepare a feast, presenting a platter of Gnocchi at the table. Lena eyed the plump Gnocchi, her mouth watering despite herself.

As Lena reached for her fork, Robert's cheery voice rang out, "Josie, you've been working so hard lately. Try the Gnocchi Grandpa made-was planning to make it for dinner, but I feared you might be too busy to join us. Gnocchi for breakfast, what do you say?"

That hit the spot.

You shouldn't have gone through

gift you gave me. I cherish it dearly.

was taken aback. What gift had Josefina given Robert now?

missing a beat, Lena inquired softly, "What gift did you give Grandpa, Josie?

for your elders isn't just talk. It's about actions. Isn't that right, Lena?" Lena's face flushed with embarrassment. Robert always had a way of being sarcastic when talking

sweet smile, "You're right, Grandpa. I'll take a leaf out of Josie's book and show

suits you." Josefina took a bite, her eyes lighting up. "These are delicious, Grandpa. You've really got a knack for this." Garrett and Hattie also took a taste, nodding in approval of the familiar flavor only Robert could perfect. Lena tried one herself and had to admit it was tasty. "Grandpa, I

Lena wouldn't have had the

left out-after all, she was the girl he'd watched grow up-added, "It's not just you,

remained quiet, focusing on

savory scone when her phone rang. It was a call from Tori. The urgency in Tori's voice came through immediately, "Ms. Josefina, you need to get to Percy's Hospital right away. Something happened." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh

replied and hung

run. You all enjoy your breakfast." Without

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