Chapter 1190

Alfie and Cash were grabbing a bite together when they both froze at the sight of Josefina.

"Uh, hey... Josie..." Cash stammered, wishing he could just vanish into thin air.

Alfie forced an awkward chuckle, "Hey Josie, what a coincidence, huh?"

Josefina's expression was stern as she spoke crisply, "Master, senior brother, quite the coincidence indeed. If I hadn't come here for dinner, I wouldn't have known you two were in Westwood."

Alfie scrambled, "We just got here, really, just arrived. Haven't had the chance to tell you yet."

Josefina raised an eyebrow, "Really now?"

Cash chimed in, "Really, totally true."

Just then, Alfie's friend, Mr. Penny, strolled in.

"Hey Walter," Mr. Penny boomed, "I'm treating today. Order whatever you like. You've been in Westwood for days, and we finally have time to grab a meal together. It's about time!"

Alfie groaned internally. A friend who always blew his cover!

He shot Mr. Penny a look, one that spoke volumes only long-time pals could decipher.

Josefina, well-versed in Alfie's non-verbal cues, picked up on his silent plea. Josefina greeted, "Hello Mr. Penny, long time no see."

Mr. Penny beamed, "Josie, my, you've grown into a real beauty since I last saw you."

"Mr. Penny, I hope my master hasn't been too much trouble while he's been in Westwood," Josefina replied sweetly.

"Not at all, I only bumped into Walter a few days ago. I've been trying to snag him for dinner since, and today was the lucky day," Mr. Penny chuckled.

Josefina teased with a playful grin, "Oh master, you've been in Westwood all this time and didn't think to let me know? I would have rolled out the red carpet for you."

Alfie was sweating bullets on the inside. His star pupil was clearly upset, and he didn't have a clue how to make it right.

Mr. Penny paused, sensing the tension. Was there trouble brewing between Walter and his prized disciple?

His eyes twinkled as he tried to

smooth things over, "Josie, I just got

e shipment of fine herbs. If your free tonight, come by my place. You can have whatever you like."

Mr. Penny added, "My grandson's back from abroad, studying medicine too. You two youngsters would hit it off, I'm sure."

Alfie and Cash exchanged bewildered glances. Mr. Penny's matchmaking gears were turning at full speed.

Cash gently tugged Josefina's arm

"Josie, you haven't eaten yet, right? Les grab a bite over there,

We've

y ordered." Content to

Alfie nodded eagerly, "Yes, let's eat. Mr. Penny, don't you have other matters to

attend to? Best you head off."

Alfie was getting frustrated.

Mr. Penny chuckled, "Walter, did you upset your dear disciple? If she were my pupil,

I'd keep her happy at all costs."

Alfie sighed, "Please, just let me talk to her in peace."

Mr. Penny, sensing his presence was unneeded, tactfully made his exit.

...

In the private dining room.

The room was reserved by Mr. Penny, and the dishes were his picks, but he didn't get to enjoy any of them.

The three of them sat quietly as Alfie poured Josefina a glass of water.

"Josie, here, have some water."

Cash ladled some soup into a bowl for her, "Little sister, have some soup, it's good for your skin."

Josefina shook her head, "I'm not

thirsty, and I don't want soup. Let's

talk about why you're in

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and why you didn'twood

me And

where's Logan?