Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess novel Chapter 507

Hattie's call came in, and Lena picked up right away, her voice sweet as honey.

"Mom, why'd you send Fia over? I'm doing just fine on my own. Let her go back. Josie doesn't have anyone fussing over her, so I don't need it either."

Hattie's voice was as gentle as always. "Lena, you and Josie are in different situations. Josie's been through a lot, and her business is thriving now. She even goes out to dinner with Oliver sometimes. You've had it easy all your life, so how are you supposed to manage on your own? I've had Fia looking after you for a while, so I sent her over. Lena, you're not upset with me, are you?"

The idea of getting angry with Hattie was unthinkable for Lena. If she ever did get upset, she'd just stew in silence.

Taking a deep breath to calm herself, Lena replied, "Mom, you should have Fia look after you guys. I need to start growing up."

"We've got plenty of help at home, and Fia taking care of you is just right. Lena, I worry about you. That's settled then. You go on with what you're doing; I've got work to get back to."

Hattie hung up, leaving Lena looking like she'd bitten into a lemon, scaring Fia enough to take a few steps back, worried Lena might lash out at her.

Lena slumped into a chair while Fia glanced around and poured her a glass of water.

"Miss Josefina, the missus is worried about you. She keeps saying how tough you must have it out here and wants to visit. But since you're new to the area, she thought better of it."

Forcing herself to cool down, Lena knew Fia, being her own, wouldn't lie.

So, the Harrison family had no clue?

They sent Fia because they were genuinely concerned about her?

Fia was in the dark about Lena's run-in with Emily and couldn't understand why Lena was so angry.

An adopted daughter receiving such attention from the Harrison family should be thrilled, right?

Lena managed a smile, her emotions back under wraps.

"Fia, just leave the food there. Since my mom sent you, you might as well stay and take care of me. Here are the keys. Go tidy up the place, do the grocery shopping, and cook dinner. Tonight, I'm in the mood for sweet and sour pork ribs, a seafood platter, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, and dumplings filled with shrimp and chives."

Fia was flabbergasted.

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