Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Shay slouched on the sofa as Sydney directed the housekeeper to whip up a steaming bowl of chicken noodle soup.

"Your clothes are soaked. Have some soup to warm up," Sydney said with a tinge of concern.

"I went over to the family estate," Shay replied.

Sydney's voice dropped to a scolding whisper, "Why would you go there? Don't you know that old bastard never cared for us?"

"Mom, you can't be so bitter. Grandpa is still our family. The first thing I did after coming back home was to pay him a visit. It doesn't matter if he saw me or not. What matters is that I've done the right thing," Shay retorted, clearly annoyed.

Sydney, noting her daughter's irritation, softened her tone, "Alright, alright, I know you're the good-hearted one. It's just that they never welcomed us. Look at your dad. He was ousted from his position and barred from the company. His shares were seized."

Shay wasn't in the mood for Sydney's complaints and looked around, "Where's dad?"

"He's turned into a barfly. If he's not drinking, he's on his way to get a drink. At this rate, he'll drink himself into an early grave!"

"Mom, you need to talk some sense into him. I'll go have a word with Oliver. After all, we are family. He can't just stand by and watch dad fall apart."

"You always think of everyone, darling. But Oliver might not listen. I heard he's got a new girlfriend. He spoils her rotten and spends all his time courting the Harrisons, practically wearing a path to their door!" "Enough, Mom," Shay said, her head spinning from the family drama.

Sydney fell silent, shifting the conversation to less contentious matters.

Brandon gazed out at the rain, his mood blossoming with glee. "Ah, this rain is perfect, Bennett. Tell them to keep it up for three days and nights."Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.

Bennett replied dryly, "Sir, the rain will continue as the weather dictates."

In the middle of their talk, Bennett received a voice message. His

expression flipped in an instant.net

"What? They're at the door? Are you sure? Is this for real?"

After hanging up, Bennett reported to Brandon without waiting to be asked, "Sir, trouble's brewing. Robert's here with Garrett and Hattie They've come to take Ms. Josefina home. Sir, I don't think there's any stopping them today."

Brandon, frustrated yet helpless, instructed, "Go greet them. Tell them I'm still asleep."

If the Harrisons knew he was awake the moment they arrived, wouldn't that be too obvious?

Bennett descended to welcome the Harrison trio while Oliver and Josefina sat in the living room.

Hattie came in and took Josefina's hand. "Josie, I'm here to take you home."

Garrett added, "Your mother's been

losing sleep and not eating. Says

she dreamt you were taken by

villains. She's scared and insisted on

fetching you herself." Content

Josefina was touched, realizing her family cared even more than she thought.

Robert asked, "Bennett, where's Brandon?"

With due respect, Bennett answered, "Mr. Brandon is still unconscious."

Unperturbed by Bennett's demeanor, Robert strode to the elevator and made his way to Brandon's room like he'd done it a hundred times before.