Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Annika dabbed at her eyes. Her gaze shimmered with tears as she looked at Josefina. Regina sensed something off about Annika's emotional display. She just felt that there was something not quite right about her.

When Annika caught sight of Josefina, she seemed to be overcome with a wave of nostalgia, almost dropping to her knees in her excitement. She must have known Josefina from before, right? "Ryan, there's something off about her. She can't be the one to look after Ms. Josefina!" Regina declared with an air of superiority.

Ryan, on the other hand, had a rather good impression of Annika. At least she didn't look down on people like Regina seemed to with her nose in the air. "Regina, you need to back up those accusations with some solid evidence, or else it's just slander," he said.

"Why are you slandering me!" exclaimed Annika.

Josefina remained silent, quietly observing Annika's outburst. Annika wasn't one to take things lying down. Seeing her again filled Josefina with such joy!

Annika was livid. Her eyes bulged and her brows furrowed as she snapped, "You think you came here earlier than me, so you can slander me? Take a good look at yourself. The moment I joined the Harrison family, you've been trying to push me out. What's your angle?"

"Why do you get so teary-eyed at the sight of Ms. Josefina? Your emotional display makes you seem like an old acquaintance. What are you really up to? Who knows what kind of mischief you're harboring!" Regina retorted, suspicious of Annika's intentions.

"When I see Ms. Josefina, I feel an overwhelming sense of familiarity, joyous as if I'm seeing my own child. My eyes well up with warmth, and I'm moved to tears. Ms. Josefina has such a kind and benevolent face. It's clear she's blessed. To serve such a fortunate person is a blessing I could not earn in several lifetimes!" Annika defended herself with a flourish.

Regina was left speechless, thinking, "Damn, this woman sure can talk!"

Josefina cracked a smile, folding her arms and looking down at Regina with a cold amusement. "Regina, do you disagree with her? In your eyes, am I not a kind person?"

Regina was at a loss for words. Her

emotions were all over the place. "Ms. Josefina, how could I harbor

such thoughts? You are the

esteemed Ms. Jose et

Harrison, a

lady of great fortune," she managed

to say.

"It's only natural for me to be overwhelmed upon meeting such a blessed child for the first time," Annika insisted.

"Quite normal. The first time I laid eyes on Ms. Josefina, I thought I'd seen an angel. Her features are so refined and her aura so kind. She reminds me of a angel," Ryan added.

Regina's head throbbed. Her mind was in chaos. Facing three adversaries alone was too much pressure!

After staying up all night, her thoughts were jumbled, and now she was being bullied. Oh, how she suffered!

Rubbing her temples, Regina looked up only to find Annika staring her down, startling her into stepping back. "What are you doing! You could scare someone to death with that look!" Regina exclaimed.

"I thought you'd fallen silent because you were ill or something. I was just showing concern out of the goodness of my heart," Annika quipped with feigned innocence.

Regina was flabbergasted and so so annoyedExclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.

Josefina nearly laughed out loud. Regina must have been close to a heart attack from the frustration.

Ryan noticed the tension between

Annika and Regina and thought to

l.n

himself that Regina really wasn't the most likable person. With her scowling features and sharp eyes, she could be as intimidating as a nightmare's old hag.

"Annika, from today onwards, you'll take care of Ms. Josefina's needs and as for Regina, you will continue to look after Miss Lena. One person for each. That way, we'll manage," Ryan decided, settling the matter.