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.”

do 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? Give you massages?”

need to go

name it. Anything you want me to do, I promise I’ll

noncommittally, and

of what Arabella’s vague response meant. Was she forgiven? Not forgiven? Or intended to watch

Chasel for help as Arabella

Chasel was just as indifferent:

offer her a chance

to Arabella for me. I really realize

a nearby restaurant, Chasel, Myrna, and Arabella went in first.

the somewhat disheveled young lady and politely asked, “Excuse me, are you here