âGrandpa Brandon, youâre too kind, really. Iâve got a closet bursting at the seams with outfits - I canât possibly wear them all in one summer, even if I switched up daily.â
Brandon pondered for a moment before saying, âI heard youâre fond of Gideonâs artwork. How about I get you a few more pieces?â
Josefina sighed. âReally, Grandpa Brandon, itâs not necessary.â
If Brandon placed the order, Josefina had to pick up her brush. She thought, âGive me a break, please.â
Calix, fearing Brandon would hijack his role as the art benefactor, quickly said, âGrandpa Brandon, my sister loves the paintings I pick out for her. If you take this joy from me, what am I left with? Itâs hard enough as it is.â
Brandon chuckled, âCalix, my boy, I wonât steal your job, okay?â
âThanks, Grandpa Brandon. Youâre the best.â
The familyâs laughter and warmth cast a shadow over Lenaâs heart.
Just then, Brandonâs gaze landed on Lena. âLena, youâre not getting any younger. Didnât find love on campus? Want me to set you up with someone?â
Could it be that Brandon intended to play matchmaker with Oliver for her?
Flushing, Lena murmured, âGrandpa Brandon, I... Iâve already got someone in mind...â
Brandon seemed pleasantly surprised, then beamed, âGood for you, Lena! Go after your heartâs desire. Just like Oliver there, chasing after Josie with all heâs got!â
Oliver affirmed, âIâll do my best.â
Lena was speechless. Damn it, was this old man playing games with her?
Lenaâs complexion soured. She was irate, ready to burst with expletives.
But Brandon appeared oblivious to her mood and went on, âLena, youâre looking a bit peaked. Is it that the guyâs giving you the cold shoulder? Oh, my dear, there are plenty of fish in the sea, so why pine over one?â
Lena couldnât bear it any longer! She couldnât bear another word from Brandon.
Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess ï¤Chapter 115 His Domineering Lover ï¤Chapter 1358 She had this nagging feeling that Brandonâs comments were a deliberate performance for her benefit. He had publicly prodded her to reveal her feelings, then mentioned Oliverâs pursuit of Josefina. In the end, the old man was just too sly for his own good!
Lenaâs head throbbed. She wanted out of there, not keen on uttering another word.
Sensing enough was enough, Brandon announced, âItâs getting late. Letâs head back.â
Oliver rose alongside Brandon. Before leaving, Oliver asked Josefina, âWhat would you like for lunch tomorrow?â
Josefina, feeling everyoneâs eyes on her, replied shyly, âYou better head home.â
Oliver nodded with a smile and departed with Brandon.
...
In the car, Brandon was brimming with pride. âSee, Oliver? I cleared the way for you. Now you can court Josie without any worries.â
âThanks, Grandpa,â Oliver said, grateful.
Brandon, content in both body and soul, advised, âNow, youâve got to step up your game. Donât let a catch like Josie slip through your fingers.â
âI wonât,â Oliver affirmed, nodding.
His phone lit up with a message from George. Oliver opened it to find a single sentence that sent a shiver down his spine. [Oliver, about Ms.
Josefina...]
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