The Princess and the Paupers

Chapter 676

Before Arabella could even respond, Serena chimed in, “If you’re bothered by me being the adopted daughter, I can clear that up in front of our classmates. Make it crystal clear that you’re the real Collins family princess and I’m just a charity case. I won’t let my vanity hurt you anymore.”

Arabella stayed silent.

“Sis, can you give me one last chance? Just one more, okay?” Serena pleaded, tugging at Arabella’s sleeve. “Can we be good sisters again and forget all the past unpleasantness?”

Arabella noticed that this time Serena’s eyes weren’t filled with the usual scheming and cunning. Instead, they were filled with sincerity and pleading. She was probably scared of losing everything she had, hence her desperation.

“Sis, I’m begging you!” Serena tried to kneel, but Arabella stopped her with a foot, saying coldly, “Some issues can’t be settled by getting on your knees.”

then?” Serena asked earnestly. “Bring you breakfast every day? Lunch? Hang out with you after school, save you a seat in the cafeteria? Help you pick up packages?

need to go

it. Anything you want me to do, I promise I’ll do it!” Serena seemed to have made

noncommittally, and she left early with Myrna.

meant. Was she forgiven? Not forgiven? Or

for help as

just as indifferent: “You should go

offer her a chance

to Arabella for me. I really realize my mistake.” Serena followed Chasel

went in first.

and politely asked, “Excuse me, are you here alone or with the three who