Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess novel Chapter 1001

Garrett and Hattie decided to keep things under wraps for a bit, figuring everyone had enough on their plates already.

Hattie turned to the group and teased, "Hey, Cole Carter, I'm starting to think you guys are just a tad jealous of Oliver. He's about to get hitched, and here you three are, still flying solo."

Dorian, Reid, and Calix just stood there, momentarily speechless.

Garrett nudged the ever-stoic Calix and said, "Now, Dorian and Reid, they hardly ever meet any women, so we'll give them a pass. But you, Carter? You probably meet more women in a day than they do in a year combined. Yet, you're still single. Can you really knock Oliver for finding someone?"

Calix just shrugged. "Dad, it's always been quality over quantity for me. I just haven't met the right one yet."

Hattie chimed in, "Well, Oliver and your sister are head over heels for each other, and I'm all for them making it official. If you three have issues with that, maybe you should go find someone special too and let me approve the wedding, how about that?"

The brothers' confidence quickly deflated.

Then Josefina spoke up, her voice clear and melodic. "Dorian, Reid, Calix, I'm thrilled to marry Oliver. After the wedding, I'll still be living at home, and you'll gain a brother-in-law. Isn't that awesome?"

She added with a cheeky grin, "And pretty soon, you'll be uncles to a little niece or nephew."

The brothers were floored.

Dorian exclaimed, "What!"

Calix blurted out, "Oliver, that sneaky devil, he went and jumped the gun!"

Reid shot Oliver a fierce look before turning to his sister with concern. "Sis, if Oliver's pushing you into this, just blink twice."

At that moment, George stepped in to offer some perspective.

Hattie and Garrett were just as surprised, realizing the lengths Oliver was willing to go for their beloved daughter.

Dorian's expression was a mix of confusion and acceptance as he said, "Oliver, if you ever hurt my sister, I promise there'll be consequences for your Baldwin family."

Reid added, "She's my only sister, Oliver. You better treat her right."

Calix, seeing where things were headed, resigned himself to the inevitable.

"Sis, if Oliver ever treats you poorly, just let us know. We're all here for you, no matter what!"

Oliver solemnly vowed, "I promise I will never let Josie down. I'd lay down my life to keep her safe."

Josefina stood nearby, feeling the warmth of Oliver's unwavering love.