Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess novel Chapter 259

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.

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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.