The Princess and the Paupers

Chapter 235

Then Louisa got a call: “Mom, I can’t make it for dinner tonight; I might be coming home late for the next few days.” “No biggie, you and Romeo go have a blast; I got this.” Louisa thought they were going to have some alone time.

“It’s work–related.”

Hearing this, Louisa thought, work–related? Not done yet? Seeing her daughter so dedicated to her work, she laughed, “Don’t overwork yourself; remember to eat; if you can’t get it done, ask someone for help.”

“Sure.” Arabella replied gently, “I’ll be quite busy for the next few days; there’s a competition I need to attend.”

After hearing that, Louisa chit–chatted for a bit and then hung up.

Not long after, her phone rang again. Seeing it was her son, she picked up immediately and said, “It’s been a while since you last called me? When are you coming back? I’ve asked you to come home and check on your sister; how many days has it been? Are you trying to piss me off?”

She was about to give him a piece of her mind when she heard him say, “I’m coming back tonight.”

Louisa was taken aback. “Tonight?”

That’s pretty sudden!

coming home for dinner.” Hans Collins had already bought presents and was on his way home, telling Julian, who was driving, “Step on it.” Upon hearing that, Louisa immediately said, “No

Collins was coming back!

had more dishes

brother was coming back, Serena Collins was.overjoyed. She waited at the front door for quite a while, and

car door for Hans Collins.

that tall and stern figure stepping out,

Collins softened a bit. After all, they grew up together, and before Arabella came,

was real.

you so much!” Serena’s face was full of joy. “You’re always abroad; it’s not

Collins‘ face

walked over and took Hans Collins‘ hand. “We’ve got a new sister at home recently; it’s quite lively, and now that you’re

“You’re grown up now; you should

mind Serena’s touch; he was even somewhat gentle.