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."

leap out of the moving car, but the doors were locked,

...

Percy, the very person she'd read about in the investigation

man. Going through with this checkup was like

"Dorian, I need the restroom. I've got a terrible stomachache."

with Percy. "Just follow the plan

Percy nodded, eager with

her to show up Curiosity ate at Percy

s

and Lena was nowhere in sight. Josefina

fallen in the

go check," she

of Lena anywhere. Josefina emerged, bewildered. "She's

concern was evident. "I'll call her, see