Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess novel Chapter 417

Hattie didn't want to linger on the subject, worried Josie might push her for more than she was ready to share.

"Oliver, why don't you swing by our place for a bit? Annika just whipped up some late-night snacks. Come join us."

Josefina quickly added, "Oliver's got work to do; he's heading back."

Oliver stayed silent for a moment.

Was Josie trying to rush him off because something else was going on?

Playing along with Josefina, Oliver said, "Aunt Hattie, there's a bit of a situation at the office. I need to go back."

"Honey, work is important, but you've got to take care of yourself," Hattie advised.

"Thanks for your concern, Aunt Hattie. I'll make sure to take care of myself. Josie wouldn't want me to overdo it either. But honestly, I'm not tired. I just want to earn enough so Josie can have whatever she wants, hoping she never runs out of money to spend."

Josefina was speechless.

Why did he have to drag her into this?

Josefina, standing beside Oliver, walked over to Hattie, linking arms with her, "Mom, if Oliver isn't eating, I will. Let's go back and have dinner."

Hattie, enjoying the closeness with Josefina, smiled and said, "Oliver, in that case, I won't see you out."

"Goodbye, Aunt Hattie," Oliver said respectfully.

As Hattie and Josefina walked back home, Lena watched Oliver hurry off like staying another second would be a disaster.

Lena was stunned.

Did Oliver really want to avoid her that badly?

She didn't have a contagious disease!

Lena glared at Oliver's retreating figure, only able to see his silhouette disappear from view.

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Josefina managed to eat three grilled oysters and a skewer of corn dogs but couldn't take another bite.

"Whenever I see something pretty, I just can't resist," Hattie chuckled.

Hattie adored her daughter. Ever since they were reunited with Josefina, she would buy her things now and then, as if trying to make up for the eighteen lost years.

Even though she knew she couldn't make up for the lost time, she still wanted to buy them.

"Josie, don't feel pressured. I got you some nightgowns and a few pieces for work. You're in the workforce now, and you might need some professional attire for meetings and such."

Hattie was thoughtful, and Josefina basked in her mother's love, feeling warm inside.

"Thank you."

"Don't mention it, darling Josie. Now go rest," Hattie said with a loving smile.

Josefina nodded, wished them goodnight, and headed upstairs.

Lena seethed with jealousy and resentment. Even though Hattie had bought clothes for her too, it was never enough!

If only Josefina had never come back, she would have had double the wardrobe!