Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Grant's lips curled into a wicked grin, his eyes gleaming with mischief. "Hellfire, time for you to head back."

Oliver simply nodded, not lingering any longer before he and his crew retreated.

...

When Josefina returned, Grant had already prepared dinner, and the two of them sat down to eat with Hayden.

"Rosa, with you back, my taste buds are in for a treat. When you're not around, Grant doesn't bother making his signature dish, coconut chicken. You have no idea how much I've been craving it." Hayden deftly picked up a drumstick with his fork and passed it to Josefina.

Grant shrugged, "I've been swamped. Got no time to cook."

Hayden didn't expose Grant. Instead, he simply watched Grant with an amused smile.

Josefina offered Hayden another drumstick. "Please, have a little more. When Grant has the time, he'll cook it for you again."

Hayden didn't hesitate, sinking his teeth into the drumstick. Josefina too indulged in the chicken, their satisfied expressions a silent nod to Grant's culinary skills.

kingfish, crab, giant squid, abalone - made its way onto the table, all of them steamed to perfection and accompanied by Grant's honey-

the meal. Her love for food was the reason

mentioned her plans. "I have to leave tomorrow afternoon. Westwood is swamped, the company is just taking off, and I

shadow over the previously cheerful faces

two days, and now you're leaving so soon? It's summer break, and once school starts, you'll have even less

to join us on a

plea, his gaze burning with

matters to address. Once the company settles into a rhythm

belongs to s

further, yet he couldn't help but persist,

just one

too, had been away

while, missing this place dearly. Looking at the two men's earnest eyes. Josefina nodded with smile, "Alright, I'll stay one more day. And if you guys want to visit Westwood, you're welcome to come with me. Life on land

planning to carve out

you'd better make time for me," Grant said, raising