Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess novel Chapter 174

Ultimately, Sylvie chose to give Lena the benefit of the doubt.

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Sitting in the café, Josefina watched as Oliver ordered a spread of five desserts and fresh fruit juice for her.

"You know, they say sweets can lift your spirits. Give them a try," Oliver suggested with a smile.

Ignoring the array of treats before her, Josefina voiced her concern, "Oliver, since you knew Lena set this up, why did you come? What if there's more to it? What if someone's plotting against you?" Had Oliver not considered these consequences?

He looked at her, her face etched with worry, and chuckled.

"What's so funny?"

"Josie, you care about me."

She cast her gaze downward, muttering, "I don't."

"Josie, you were at the equestrian center. How could I not show up? What if you were in danger? Even if I were in danger, I needed to be there to protect you."

Oliver's arrogance shone through as he proclaimed, "There's yet to be a hitman who can get by me that easily!"

Josefina looked up at him as he flashed a roguish grin. "So you see, Josie, I'm quite capable of keeping you safe."

Taking a sip of the juice, she collected her thoughts and said, "Oliver, let's go check on Lena at the hospital." It was the right thing to do, after all. Hattie and Garrett would surely be at the hospital, too. What if Lena tried to spin the story against them?

"Let's go together," Oliver offered.

...

At the hospital.