The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella)

Chapter 1446

Chapter 1446

Serena's voice softened into a blissful murmur, “Martin, having you is just amazing. With you by my side, | feel like I'm not

completely abandoned by the world. Even though I'm not born into the Collins family, and | can't enjoy the privileges | once had, or

claim a noble title, you still treatlike a princess. My happiness is still intact. Seriously, having you as my boyfriend is the best

thing ever!"

Hearing the girl openly refer to him as her "boyfriend" wiped away Martin's previous sorrow, replacing it with a surge of emotion

and a pang of guilt.

He was moved by her heartfelt confession.

And guilty because, since last night, he'd doubted her feelings for him, sinking into a funk until just now.

But now, he was thrilled, overjoyed.

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"Serena, I've been terrible today, not checking in on you sooner, not even noticing you were upset,” Martin admitted with remorse.

"From now on, | swear I'll treat you twice as well. You don't wantto confront Arabella right now, but I'm keeping a tally. If she

crossesin the future, I'll make sure to settle both new and old scores. | won't let today's hurt go unnoticed."

"Martin, you're the best!" Serena's voice dripped with sweet happiness. "If you were here right now, I'm afraid | might not be able

to stop myself from kissing you."

Her flirtation sparked a fire in Martin, his breathing growing heavier.

Since when did his little princess becsuch a flirt?

Catching him hook, line, and sinker, Serena giggled coyly, "Stop it, I've got to go."

Before Martin could respond, a beeping tone signaled the end of the call.

His gaze softened, and a content smile played at the corners of his mouth.

The deputy at his side stared in disbelief. Was Mr. Martin smiling? And not just any smile, but one filled with pure happiness and

satisfaction.

Who on earth was on the other end of that phone?

That person was capable of turning Mr. Martin's stormy mood sunny! Martin opened Whatand messaged the girl, [Did the doc

give you anything for the pain? A month to recover seems too long. I'll find you another doctor, maybe you can heal faster?) (Sure.]

Serena replied promptly, punctuating her message with a kiss emoji.

Without hesitation, Martin immediately reached out to a doctor.

Serena agreed because she wanted him to see her injuries, even the ones on her back, through the doctor's eyes. She wanted

Martin to know the extent of her suffering.

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The more he hurt for her, the deeper his hatred for Arabella would grow.

And the more he would becher unsuspecting pawn.

Cevening.

Darren wheedled Arabella, “Bella, that fried chicken we had the other night was divine, | can't stop thinking about it. How about we

have it for a midnight snack? Maybe throw in sBBQ skewers?"

Arabella chuckled, “You're still not fully recovered; we should stick to lighter fare.

“Just a little bit, please!"

After much cajoling from Darren, Arabella relented, “But not too much."

"Don't worry, just a few!"

With his granddaughter's blessing, Darren eagerly ordered the meal. In no tat all, the chef wheeled in two large barbecue

grills, loaded with hundreds of skewers.