Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Lena's smile froze mid-rise, and she nodded awkwardly, "Dad, I just want Grandma to wake up soon. I didn't mean anything else. Since Grandpa doesn't want me to treat her, I won't." Hattie chimed in, "Lena, your grandma's condition is a bit tricky. You just focus on your career, darling. Didn't I hear you were thinking of studying abroad? Changed your mind?"

Lena moved over and sat next to Hattie, "Mom, if I go abroad, I won't get to see you guys as often. I'm afraid I'll get homesick, so I decided against it."

If Lena left the country, Josefina would have the run of the house, and Lena's place in it might just fade away. After weighing her options, Lena decided to stay.

Garrett added, "Staying is fine too. Our country's doing pretty well for itself. It's not necessarily worse than going abroad."

As the three of them were talking, Josefina entered the room with Oliver, followed by Ryan and a servant.

Ryan, as the family's butler, managed the Harrisons' affairs with impeccable order and was held in high esteem by the Harrison clan.

"Mr. Garrett, Mrs. Hattie, Mr. Oliver has brought Ms. Josefina home, and he's brought quite a collection of valuable herbs. Says they're to help Ms. Josefina pass the time."

Lena followed the voices and saw Oliver and Josefina walking in together, he dashing and distinguished, she elegant and beautiful. They were quite the match.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

"Josie, you're back. Want some juice? Just tell Regina what you'd like, and she'll whip it up for you right now."

Though Regina wasn't exactly Josefina's biggest fan, she put on a pleasing smile in front of Hattie, "Ms. Josefina, whatever you want, just let me know, and I'll go make your juice." "Pomegranate juice," said Josefina.

Regina's face twisted slightly in annoyance-pomegranate juice was quite the hassle. But her displeasure vanished in an instant, replaced by an obliging nod, "Alright, I'll get right on that."

Garrett suggested, "Brew a pot of coffee. I remember Oliver enjoys it." Oliver bringing Josefina home was a gesture that deserved Garrett's hospitality.

Regina headed to the kitchen to prepare the coffee and the juice.

Sitting on the couch, Josie glanced at the label on the medicine chest.

Lena sat next to Hattie, her lashes casting shadows that concealed her eyes watching Oliver's hands resting on his lap. He's got well-defined knuckles and slender fingers, quite the handsome sight. S

Such beautiful hands, held by Josefina.

At this thought, Lena grew more curious. What magic did Josefina possess to captivate Oliver, a man known for his indifference to the charms of women?

Lena also noticed Josefina's gaze landing on the medicine chest on the table. With a slight smile and a lift of her head that radiated pride, Lena said, "Josie, this is a medical kit I borrowed from the hospital. It's got some medical tools I need to practice with. I've got a big assessment competition the day after tomorrow. Rumor has it, the hospital has invited a mystery guest

to judge."

Josefina was taken aback by the coincidence. She was supposed to visit the hospital on the same day for a competition. Could it be the same one Lena was talking about?

Josefina kept her thoughts to herself, but Lena mistook her silence for envy. Such a competition, Lena mused, was something Josefina had never experienced, right?

"I've heard," Lena continued, her voice dripping with pride, "that this mysterious judge is none other than the legend from the medical field."

Lena's proud demeanor made it seem as if she was already the star of the competition, the guaranteed victor.

Josefina pondered what Lena's reaction would be if she knew that she herself was the judge. What an expression that would be.