Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Chapter 126

"Where's your bodyguard?"

Jett and Tori had some business to attend to today; Josefina had sent them on an errand, and they hadn't returned yet.

"They took the day off," Josefina bluffed with a straight face. Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Oliver just hummed in response, a sound laden with unspoken understanding, giving Josefina the eerie feeling that he could see right through her. Shaking off the sensation, Josefina was acutely aware of how transparent she seemed to be in front of Oliver.

"I'll give you a lift home," Oliver offered.

"Thanks," Josefina nodded in appreciation.

She settled into the passenger seat as Oliver drove.

During the ride, Oliver noticed Josefina had fallen asleep. He parked the car, gently took off his suit jacket, and draped it over Josefina before restarting the engine.

When they arrived at the Harrison family's residence, Oliver didn't get out of the car, choosing instead to wait for Josefina to wake up.

...

Hattie emerged from the kitchen, clutching a lunchbox, attempting a stealthy escape when Garrett came downstairs.

"What brings you here?" Hattie asked, surprised.

"Josie's my little girl; of course, I worry about her. She didn't come home tonight, and who knows if she's eaten. I was about to bring her some food," Garrett explained.

Hattie chuckled, "I had the same thought. Let's go together."

As they were about to leave, they heard the elevator arrive and quickly hid behind a table.

Grandpa Robert stepped out of the elevator and into the kitchen. Soon, he too appeared, lunchbox in hand. As Grandpa Robert was about to leave, he also heard the elevator and hastily surveyed his surroundings before ducking behind the table.

That's how the three of them came face to face. There was a moment of comic silence as they looked at each other, all caught in the act.

At that moment, Calix stepped out of the elevator and headed for the kitchen. After a short while, he too emerged, holding a lunchbox.

Realizing they were all there for the same reason, there was no point in hiding anymore. Grandpa Robert, Garrett, and Hattie came out of their hiding spots.

"Grandpa, Mom, Dad, you're here to bring Josie food too?" Calix queried.

Grandpa Robert gave a wry smile, "Calix, I didn't expect you to be this thoughtful."

Calix replied with a hint of pride, "Grandpa, you underestimate me. Even though Josie and I haven't lived together long since her return, she saved my life once, and she's my sister. Of course, I'm going to take care of her."

Garrett nodded in approval, "That's the spirit, much better than your brothers."

Hattie had an idea, "Those two rascals haven’t shown up yet. When they do, they're in for a day of blind dates and another day of shopping with Josie."

Calix's eyes lit up at the prospect, "Mom, you're a genius! That's perfect! I can't wait to see it."

Garrett steered the conversation back, "Let's get this food to Josie. My girl must be starving, no telling if she's had a proper meal out there. She's too tough for her own good."

The family chattered away as they left to bring Josefina her meal. Just as they stepped out, the butler arrived.

"Ms. Josefina is back," he announced.

"What!" they exclaimed in unison, faces brightening with joy.

"Where is she? Where's Josie?"

Hattie became anxious, "My girl's back? Why hasn't she come in? Is she in the basement?"

"The thing is, Ms. Josefina did return, but she's still in the car. Oliver brought her back, and they've been sitting in the car this whole time, not coming out."

Upon hearing this, the family became frantic, especially Garrett, who was not too keen on the idea of anyone cozying up to his precious daughter. They quickened their pace toward the front door.