Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Chapter 26

Lena gritted her teeth and sent Josefina a whopping 500k in a digital transfer. Not too much to make the elders frown, but not stingy either.

Hattie sat right there. That half a million was a real punch to Lena’s gut.

When Josefina got the money, she raised an eyebrow, all smug and vibrant, making Lena bristling with irritation.

Just then, the butler came in, all respectful, and said, “Ma’am, Mr. Brandon has arrived with Mr. Baldwin.” Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

After Oliver’s parents handed over the company reins, the couple took off to gallivant around the globe. Everyone in high society knew that. So the Mr. Baldwin the butler was referring to had to be the one and only.

Hearing about Oliver’s visit, Lena jumped up, all excited. “Did Oliver know I’m back and came to see me especially?” Lena’s face bloomed like a flower, shy and hopeful.

Hattie told the butler, “Let them in.”

The butler nodded, and soon Brandon and Oliver walked in. Their bodyguards lugged bags from high-end brands, one even shouldering a burlap sack. Joining them was Garrett, just back from work.

Hattie stood up to greet them, and they all exchanged pleasantries, settling on the couch.

Lena’s eyes twinkled, glued to Oliver. “Oliver, long time no see.”

Oliver glanced at Lena but didn’t engage.

Lena was furious. True to form, Oliver still wasn’t giving her the time of day.

Brandon chuckled looking at Josefina. “Josie, the main reason Oliver and I dropped by was to thank you for saving my life. If it hadn’t been for you, I would’ve probably bitten the dust.”

Josefina politely responded, “Fortune favors the good, and you’re bound to live a long life.”

“Thanks for the good vibes, Josie,” Brandon laughed heartily. His eyes were full of warmth as he looked at Josefina.

Lena stood there, dumbfounded. “You know medical stuff too?” If that was the case, when Garrett and Hattie took Josefina to the hospital to visit grandma, was it for Josefina to treat her? Did Josefina figure out grandma’s illness?

Lena’s face turned even paler. She was restless in her seat.

Lena looked at Brandon, thinking why hadn’t this old man ever gazed at her with such affection, and why did Josefina get his approval?

Brandon answered Lena’s question, recounting the story, “I collapsed at the roadside, and it was Josie who saved my life. Even my family doctor doesn’t hold a candle to Josie’s skills.”

Oliver chimed in, “Josie’s medical skills are unmatched.”

Lena didn’t know what to say. Oliver’s words were like a punch to her heart! She was a doctor too, not half-bad at it, so how come she couldn’t hold a candle to Josefina, who came from a humble background?

Inside, Lena was seething with rage, but kept silent. With a gentle smile plastered on her face, she asked in a soft voice, “Josefina, who did you learn from?”

Josefina answered, “Just a country doctor.”

Lena breathed a sigh of relief. Josefina followed some country doc, so what good could come out of that? Surely nothing was worth mentioning!

Brandon beamed, “Josie, you’re too modest. I heard from the dean that you also know the Phoenix Touch. Even he can’t do it. When he talks about you, it’s with nothing but admiration.”

Lena’s heart, barely settled, was racing again. She blurted out, “But isn’t that the secret technique of the House of Adams, not taught to outsiders? You’re not a child of the House of Adams. How do you know it?”

Lena was flabbergasted. Just who was Josefina?