Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess novel Chapter 288

"Mom, as long as you're okay, that's all that matters. Your safety comes first," Lena said, her eyes gleaming with sincerity.

Josefina glanced at Lena but remained silent.

"Josie, was that you who tossed the stone just now?"

Tori replied with an air of nonchalance, "It was me." Ms. Josefina didn't want to reveal herself, so Tori had to step in.

The clock ticked closer to her appointment, and Hattie couldn't be late. She addressed the group, "I've got to swing by the office. I'll leave things here for Ryan to handle."

Lena cast a glance at Regina sprawled on the ground and said to her mother, "I don't think I'll join you at the office today, Mom. I'm a bit spooked. I think I need some downtime at home."

"Sure thing, honey. Rest up," Hattie responded.

Hattie then took Josefina's hand and said, "Josie, I've got a heap of things to sort out at the company, and don't you have work too? Let's head out together."

"Alright," Josefina agreed with a nod.

Hattie and Josefina got into a car, with Tori staying behind to deal with the aftermath.

Ryan hurried over, shocked by Regina's actions.

Annika also raced to the scene, giving Regina's rotund form a nudge with her foot. "You’ve got some nerve, trying to harm Madam and Ms. Lena. Ryan, when the cops show up, you gotta lay it out for them. Regina's up to her old tricks, biting the hand that feeds her."

Ryan wholeheartedly agreed with Annika's advice. No mercy should be shown to the likes of Regina. Regina had the audacity to attempt murder; jail would be a fitting place for her to grow old.

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Josefina and Hattie rode together, the driver steering the vehicle while mother and daughter sat side by side.

A thought suddenly struck Hattie – she wanted to show her daughter the ropes of her business and, in doing so, brag about her gorgeous, smart, and incredibly talented girl.