Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess novel Chapter 18

Garrett was worried sick that Josefina might be beating herself up, so he quickly tried comforting her. All those experts were at their wit's end, and Josefina's only eighteen. Who would expect a teenager to bring a patient back to life?

Hattie chimed in, “Even the doctor's out of ideas. Lena also told me that your granny's condition is severe and that it'll be tough for her to wake up.”

Josefina slowly raised her head. “Who's Lena?”

Hattie explained, “The girl who got switched at birth with you. We thought she was our own. Her name's Lena. She's studying abroad and hasn't come back yet.”

Garrett added, “Lena's a doctor. She's been taking care of your grandma's health.”

Josefina's frown didn't fade, and sharp-eyed Garrett picked up on her vibe, asking softly, “Josie, did you spot something fishy?”

Josefina didn't hold back, saying straight up, “Grandma's been poisoned. That's why she hasn't woken up. The dose of poison is tiny, but with a bit each day, it's built up to this point.”

“What!” Garrett and Hattie couldn't believe their ears and exclaimed in unison.

Garrett was in disbelief. “Your grandma's been poisoned? How could that happen? She's been out cold. How could someone poison her?”

Hattie was completely baffled. “Garrett, let's get to the bottom of this quick. Who the heck wants to harm her?”

Garrett was furious. Someone was targeting his mother. No wonder there'd been no improvement in the old lady's condition for so long.

Josefina took out a silver needle and drew a drop of the old lady's blood, which was black. Garrett sniffed it just like Josefina instructed and caught a faint whiff of foul odor.

Josefina explained, “Lucky we got here in time, or granny wouldn't last a month.”

Garrett's eyes turned steely. “This person's really got some nerve!”