The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella)

Chapter 1405

Chapter 1405

"The McMillian lad is quite the catch. I'm looking forward to raising a glass at your wedding someday soon."

Romeo's eyes softened as he gazed at the girl before him, her long eyelashes framing her bright, smiling eyes.

"Uncle Sampson, Romeo and | are also looking forward to celebrating your big day,” Arabella interjected before he could respond,

"But enough about that for now, I've got to run."

Sampson chuckled, turning to his excited mother who was already busy packing for tomorrow's trip. It was clear that it had been a

long while since she'd been this happy.

"Is Grandma coming over tomorrow?" Romeo asked quietly after they had hung up.

"Yeah, she should be here by noon,” Arabella put her phone away. "It's getting late, you should head back."

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"You're kickingout already?” Romeo feigned disappointment, knowing that once Grandma arrived, it might be hard to spend

twith Arabella. He wondered when they would see each other next.

"Who knows? Maybe Grandma will want to see you tomorrow and we'll meet up again,” Arabella reassured him, seemingly reading

his thoughts.

"What does Grandma like? | want to prepare a gift, just in case | get the chance to give it to her in person,” Romeo said, then

added, “And what about your grandpa, uncle, and aunt?"

"Trying to charm the whole family in one go?"

"Well, if I'm going to take their precious granddaughter, niece under my wing, I've got to make a good impression.” Romeo's gaze

was tender as he looked at Arabella.

From her room, Serena watched through the gap in the curtains as Romeo held Arabella in a lingering embrace, his hands refusing

to leave her for even a second.

He seemed so enamored with her.

A pang of envy struck Serena. She wondered what magic Arabella had cast to hold Romec's heart so firmly.

If only Arabella would share her secret.

Meanwhile, Romeo walked Arabella back towards the main house. As they strolled, Arabella's gaze lifted to the branches above,

and whatever she said made Romeo crouch down so she could sit atop his shoulders and reach for the blossoms.

Serena was stunned. A man of Romeo's stature, allowing a girl to perch on his shoulders.

Arabella plucked a small branch of blossoms, several flowers adorning it, and softly asked to be let down.

"If it's pretty, take more,” Romeo indulged her. "If you like, we can plant sin our future home."

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Arabella laughed, "Are you talking about Moon Villa or Bella Villa?"

"Whichever you want. If you like Moon Villa, we'll plant them there. If you prefer Bella Villa, then there. But if you don't like either."

"Then we'll find a new place, as long as you love it” she finished his thought.

"That's right. Now, lethelp you down. Is it uncomfortable?"

"l just want to get down."

Romeo crouched to let her off, “Take it easy."

Once on the ground, Arabella's hand was once again clasped in his as they continued their walk, fading from Serena's sight. In just

half a year, their relationship had grown so close, so intimate.

Jealousy seethed within Serena. Without Arabella, maybe Romeo would have taken a liking to her.

She even believed she could win him over.