The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella)

Chapter 2053

Romeo escorted Arabella to her front porch, cradling her head tenderly for a deep kiss before gazing into her eyes and saying, “I'll

pick you up at seven tomorrow night.”

He had just accompanied her to light a candle in memory of Grannie Grace, sharing the news that the Murphy couple had met their

fate by the state's hand.

Ever since their engagement had been announced, the whole town knew that he and Arabella were betrothed. So the following

evening, he wanted to take her to a dinner party to show everyone that she belonged solely to him!

“Okay, see you tomorrow night.” As Arabella was about to leave, Romeo wrapped her in his arms again, claiming her lips in a

fervent kiss.

“That's enough.” Arabella gently pushed him away, pulling out her constantly buzzing phone from her pocket. It was a video call

invitation from her aunt.

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“| better head in. Drive safe and take it slow,” she cautioned before answering Eunice’s call.

“Bella, look, we've made it to Oldrun.” Eunice’s smile was radiant as she turned the camera to show the scenery behind her,

excitedly sharing with Arabella, “Isn't it beautiful? Your grandparents wanted to send you this view, but | beat them to it.”

The families had planned a world tour before the New Year, but with the mastermind still at large, the Collins family couldn't afford

to let their guard down. So Bard and Sampson took the lead in taking their parents and their wives out for senjoyment.

“If only you were here,” Eunice wished her niece was by her side.

Arabella smiled, “There's been sprogress here, and | think we'll have answers soon. Once things wrap up, we'll cand join

you guys.”

“That sounds wonderful,” Eunice’s smile brightened even further, “We'll take our tand wait for you to come. Even though

you're starting school again in a few days, everyone already knows you're a special guest professor at Summerfield College. As for

Westerly College, it makes no difference whether you return or not.”

Arabella chuckled, “You guys stay safe too. I'll finish up here quickly and cfind you.”

“Alright,” Eunice said before pausing, noticing something amiss. She stared at Arabella’s lips and couldn't help but smile knowingly,

“Did you and Romeo just kiss?”

Caught off guard by her aunt's observation, Arabella’s cheeks turned a shade pinker.

Eunice’s laughter beceven more beautiful. She pulled her husband closer and gave him a peck, telling her niece, “There's

nothing to it, love. Hugs and kisses between spouses are perfectly normal. No need to be shy.”

At that, Bard leaned in for another kiss.

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Eunice’s smile was beaming as she invited, “Bring Romeo along when you come. We're really looking forward to having him.”

“Sure, if he can make it.”

“If you ask him, he'll make tno matter how busy,” Eunice continued their lighthearted chat for a while before ending the video

call.

Arabella entered the main house to find her family still discussing the execution of Attlee and Olga.

“Grannie Grace can finally rest in peace,” Louisa said, bringing over a bowl of soup. “Have a little something, you must be hungry.”

“Did you hear? Several companies under our uncle and aunt’s names are in trouble,” Clark whispered to his sister.

Seeing Arabella’s puzzled look, Clark showed her his phone, continuing in a hushed tone, “Their chain of restaurants is suspected

of serving stale food. Loads of customers got sick and had to be hospitalized.”

He lowered his voice even further, “And their construction firm? They've been exposed for cutting corners - the steel and concrete

are practically paper-maché. Plus, there's news of workplace fatalities being covered up with hush money.”