The Princess and the Paupers

Chapter 249

Early the next morning.

Just as Arabella was about to head out, she heard Edith saying, “Ms. Bella, your bro has been waiting for you for two nights straight.”

“Bro?” Arabella was a bit surprised. “He’s back?”

“Yes, your brother rushed back to see you as soon as he finished all his business abroad. But you’ve been out early and back late these past two days; he hasn’t seen you yet.”

With that, Edith asked softly, “Can you make it home for dinner tonight?”

She could tell her brother really wanted to see his sister.

But Arabella remembered she had to tutor Molly in her professional knowledge after work: “I might be a bit late for dinner; I’ll try to get home as early as possible.”

“Your brother will be thrilled to see you.”

an opening to cozy up

house, she saw Romeo leaning against his car, on the phone

tall and elegant, and every move

heard him say, “Yeah, this afternoon.”

up, Romeo opened the passenger door for her; his aura naturally softened.

and asked, “Got something on in

a quick overseas trip.” Romeo leaned down to fasten her seatbelt. “I’ll be back tomorrow afternoon.

to wrap things up and get back as soon

“Uh–huh.”

he was overly concerned about her. “Don’t worry, I’ll

her say that, Romeo’s eyes softened. “The bag next to you is for you; take a look.”

things she needed for her period

worried that the Collins family might not have prepared these for her since she had just