Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Grandpa Robert added. "I've always felt that Lena didn't quite fit the Harrison

mold. I spoke my mind before, and y'all got riled up. Now, do you see? Josie is truly your own daughter. Lena's temperament is nothing like that of the Harrison family."

Hattie and Garrett exchanged nervous glances, neither daring to utter a word. Grandpa Robert's discerning gaze was sharper than a hawk's. He could spot truth from miles away.

Sitting next to Josefina, Lena felt her skin crawl with discomfort. She subtly shifted away, only for Josefina to turn her head and give her a knowing smile.

Lena was quiet, her eyes darting to Dorian in the passenger seat, seeking an escape.

"Dorian," Lena said, her voice barely above a whisper, "I can head to the hospital on my own. You and Josie should get back to what you were doing."

Josefina interjected with sisterly concern. "Lena, if you're unwell, you need to see a doctor right away. Dorian and I won't have peace of mind until we're sure you're alright."

Panic churned within Lena. She feared that Josefina would unearth the secrets hidden within her. As Lena racked her brain for a way out, Dorian chimed in with agreement. "Lena, let Josie come with us. She's got a knack for medicine, and she can help interpret the results."

Lena desperately wanted to leap out of the moving car,

...

at the hospital, Lena's gaze landed on Percy, the very person she'd read

Josefina's man. Going through with this checkup was like a

stomach, Lena turned to Dorian with a feigned plea. "Dorian, I need the restroom. I've got a terrible

with Percy. "Just follow the plan I

Percy nodded, eager with

for her to show up Curiosity ate

s

ticked by, and Lena was

Lena fallen in the

check," she

of Lena anywhere. Josefina emerged, bewildered. "She's not in there. It's

concern was evident. "I'll call