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.”

Hang out with you after school, save you a seat in the cafeteria? Help

to

you want me to do, I promise I’ll do it!” Serena seemed

see,” Arabella replied noncommittally, and

what Arabella’s vague response meant. Was she forgiven? Not forgiven?

turned to Chasel for help

indifferent:

offer her

Arabella for me. I really realize my

Myrna, and Arabella went in

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