The Princess and the Paupers

Chapter 20

At this moment, Martha brought some fruits and said, “Serena, you’ve been busy all morning. Would you like to have some fruits?”

Before Serena could thank her, Martha whispered, “Miss Serena, there’s something I’d like to talk to you about.”

Serena glanced at her, understanding what she meant. She saw another servant working nearby and stood up, saying, “Martha, take the fruits to the garden, and I’ll eat there.”

“Sure.”

Carrying the fruits, Martha followed Serena to a secluded corner of the garden. Seeing that there was no one around, she couldn’t help but express her concern, “Miss Serena, you’ve been through a lot! In the past, you wouldn’t have needed to go to such lengths to please Mr. and Mrs. McMillian.” Serena lowered her gaze, her lashes hiding the disappointment that emanated from her. While her eyes couldn’t be seen, her despondent aura was palpable.

In truth, she didn’t want to act this way, but in this household, Arabella’s status would only grow stronger while hers would diminish. At this moment, she still had a chance to catch up.

“Miss Serena, these are all imported fruits, and I’ve cut some of each for you. Please, eat them. You didn’t have much in the morning…”

Martha’s empathy was heartwarming. “Oh, and I wanted to tell you that for now, they haven’t revealed Ms. Bennett’s identity to the public, so in the eyes of outsiders, your engagement with Mr. McMillian is still valid…”

Serena’s eyes instantly lit up. Yes, Romeo, she still had Romeo…

What did it matter if she was the daughter of the Collins family? As long as she married Romeo, she would be on top of the world!

“You’ve grown up with Mr. McMillian since childhood. Although you haven’t met often, you still spent more time with him than that Ms. Bennett! She probably hasn’t even seen Mr. McMillian in person!”

“Martha, are you suggesting…?” Serena had a rough idea of what Martha was getting at, but she dared not say it, nor could she.

“I know some people from the McMillian family, and a few of them work at Phillip’s villa. I heard that these days, in order to force Mr. McMillian to show up, Phillip hasn’t been eating or taking his medicine, and he’s practically on the brink of collapse!”

Serena covered her mouth, clearly startled by the revelation.

still kicking! He’s hoping you and Mr. McMillian can pay him a visit. Don’t you have Mr. McMillian’s contact? Why not

“But…”

running a huge corporation, so he’s definitely busy. But no matter how busy he is, he’s still a red-blooded male! If

slow on the uptake when it comes to romance and isn’t thinking about marriage yet, there’s no rush. You can spend more time with him, build a stronger

has always wanted to arrange your marriage. If you gain his approval… what’s there to fret about?

reignited, but her rationality held her

know… that engagement actually belongs to

swayed by her

is the time, while the McMillians are still in the dark about

the years and didn’t want to see her in such a

Mr. McMillian by her side, she could make a name for

powerful backing. You’re just a foster daughter of the Collins family, and who knows if they’ll still acknowledge you in the future! You know how high society works. As a foster daughter, marrying well is a tough sell! If you don’t marry

persuasion, Serena took out her phone and pulled up Romeo’s WhatsApp. There were messages she had sent

“Are you busy today?”, “Goodnight”, but Romeo had never responded

was yesterday, when she had just returned

“Miss!”

finally stopped resisting. She opened the chat and sent several messages

are you there?]

and in the hospital.

today? Can you come pick me

take me. It won’t be any trouble for

about Grandpa Phillip!]

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the spacious balcony and

the noticed two figures in the distance apparently discussing something.

to hear the contents, but the could tell that those two were Serena and Martha Serena was sitting in a white wicker chair, and Martha was standing next to her, seemingly persuading her about

views bit more, she went back inside, leaving only Serena and Martha in the garden, nervously staring