Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Lena was cool as a cucumber. No cameras in the house meant Josefina's words were just that words without proof. Lena seemed unfazed, so Regina's own nerves settled.

"Yes," Josefina nodded. "Regina even had me review her work. She said if she didn't perform well, she'd resign on her own."

Regina forced a sheepish grin - what else could she do but stay quiet?

"Regina, from now on, you need to take extra care of my Josie. My precious daughter has just come back to us, and she's still getting the lay of the land. You work a long time here. Treat Josie as you would treat me, got it?"

Regina nodded vigorously. "Madam, rest assured. I'll be at Ms. Josefina's beck and call."

"I hear you make a mean aspic. Lena told me so," Josefina continued. "Lucky me, I've been craving it. You wouldn't refuse to make some for me, would you, Regina?"

Regina was silent for a moment. That was a time-consuming task! But what say did she have? With a slight nod, she acquiesced, "Ms. Josefina, I'll get to it first thing tomorrow."

"But I'd love some for breakfast when I wake up."

"Alright," Regina sighed, "I'll start now." She knew this meant no sleep for her as she'd have to go out and gather the ingredients that night.

Back in her room, Hattie found Garrett fresh from a shower, busy on his phone with documents. He immediately went to draw her a bath and laid out her pajamas. "You must be beat. Let me give you a shoulder rub."

Settling down, Hattie let Garrett knead her shoulders.

"You seem down. Something wrong?" he asked.

"I'm worried about how Regina treats Josie. It's not the same warmth and respect she shows Lena. I don't want Josie to feel slighted."

Fitting into a new family was never

simple. Garrett paused his

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massaging, frowning. "Let's find new housekeeper for Josie tomorrow. I'll have someone look for the right person. Regina can keep looking after Lena."

Hattie's face brightened. "Garrett, that's a splendid idea! Why didn't I think of that?"

Garrett took her hand tenderly. "You're just too concerned for Josie, afraid she's not treated fairly."

"I was against Josie getting a job.

What does she need money for

when we have plenty? But then I thought, maybe she wanted to avoid gossip, T'll talk to the house

manager. Any unfit staff notel.f

involved with Lena's life should be let go. We'll get fresh faces."

This way, Lena's mood wouldn't be affected, and Josefina's well-being would be considered — a win-win.

"Smart as always, dear," he said with a chuckle as they exchanged knowing smiles.Text © owned by NôvelDrama.Org.

Lena lounged on the couch, dialing up Alma on her phone. "Alma, you've been ignoring me all day. Don't you consider me a friend anymore?"

Alma retorted, clearly vexed, "Were you ever really my friend? You knew about the Harrison family's real daughter but said nothing. I made a fool of myself and got an earful from my parents." Lena's voice wobbled. "Alma, I... I was afraid you'd stop being my friend if I told you. I'm an orphan, and Josefina... she took my place. If I told you and you ignored me, what then?"

Alma considered Lena's precarious

situation Lena, we've been friends

for years. Would I really treat you like

that? Even if you're not the

Harrisons' daughter, we're still friends, right?"