Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Billy paced the room, his sighs filling the space like a melancholic symphony. "Stupid, stupid me! I should've never let Josefina slip away. She was the goose that laid the golden eggs for our family, my lucky star. It's all because of you all, hounding me at every turn, driving away my good fortune."

His anger was like a tempest too fierce to be contained. Lauren's argument with him reminded Ruby once again that she could only rely on herself.

When Josefina arrived back home, Annika greeted her with a refreshing glass of lemonade.

Lena followed, sitting on the couch with a restless heart. Hattie and Garrett, on the other hand, were over the moon, exchanging glances that were filled with unabashed joy.

Hattie took Josefina's hand, her voice a gentle coo, "Josie, I couldn't believe that you are the great designer Anya, so talented and learned. It's no wonder you're so skinny with all that on your plate." Garrett chimed in, "I've asked the kitchen to whip up some of Josie's favorites to help fatten her up a bit."

Hattie, bubbling with excitement, exclaimed, "Josie's an Ivy graduate, a famous designer, and also a genius healer to boot. My precious Josie, how did you get so incredible? To think, I'm her mother. Wow, I must be pretty amazing myself."

Josefina basked in the compliments, her cheeks flushed with happiness. Hattie and Garrett didn't press her on other matters. They were content just singing her praises, and it was a distinctly different feeling for Josefina.

Hattie couldn't stop laughing, heaping praise upon Josefina.

They were concerned only for Josefina's wellbeing, seemingly unbothered by her concealed identity.

They might not have shown anger, but Lena had a voice and she wasn't afraid to use it. Lena probed, "Josie, why didn't you tell mom and dad about your other life before?"

Before Josefina could respond,

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Hattie interjected, "Lena, Josie hasn't been home long. How could she possibly share everything all at once? She didn't have the easiest time with the Antonios, and she's still settling in here. It's natural she wouldn't reveal her secrets just yet."

Garrett added, "My girl did right not to bring it up. Josie, dad's so proud to have a daughter like you." Garrett's eyes brimmed with fatherly pride as he looked at Josefina, his affection growing by the second.

Lena sat across from them, feeling a tightness in her chest as she witnessed their every move shower Josefina with adoration.

"I appreciate your understanding,

mom and dad," Josefina began, "I

never intended to expose my identity, but Ruby kept pushing me and I couldn't stand by while she profited from my designs. Not

no

out

mention her smearing my company's reputation. I had to

reveal who I was."

Hattie fumed, "Billy's family is just too much. Like mother, like daughter. No wonder Lauren and Ruby are both so evil."NôvelDrama.Org: text © owner.

Garrett declared, "As for the compensation, I've got our lawyer on it. I'll make sure Ruby pays for her actions." Lena hung her head, silent.

As soon as Billy got home, his phone rang. It was the lawyer.

"What! Josefina wants us to pay her ten million plus a public apology?" Billy felt numb all over again.

Lauren roared in fury, "Ten million? They might as well be highway robbers! I bet Josefina left those designs on purpose, just to trap us."

Ruby, desperate, said, "Mom, what do we do? Ten million isn't chump change. Maybe I should beg Josefina. I'll kneel if I have to."