The Princess and the Paupers

1 suggest we keep an eye on her and see how she behaves next,” Myrna said, sipping on her lemonade. “If she doesn’t show any signs of remorse in the coming days, or if she’s up to no good behind our backs, we’ll let your parents know and they can kick her out. But if she truly realizes her mistake, Bella, should we give her another shot?”

“So, you mean we should make more friends than enemies?” Arabella glanced at them, seemingly grasping their point.

Myrna: “I’m just throwing it out there. After all, your parents have quite a soft spot for her. Your brothers have also put a lot of effort into dealing with her. If we suddenly kick her out, your parents might find it hard to adjust. They’ve been together for eighteen years. But it’s just a suggestion, the ball’s in your court.”

Chasel “Bella, you don’t have to worry about anyone else’s feelings. I’ve got your back, no matter what you want to do, even if you want to kick her out of the Collins family.”

Myrna: True that, I’m with you, too. If you want her gone, she’s got to go.”

Arabella tapped her finger against her cup, falling silent for a moment. “Alright, we’ll see how she behaves next.”

bother her. Over the past couple of months, Serena had been a handful, but she never got anything

in a snap. She was mainly concerned about the feelings of her family

a

thing,” Chasel

and Myrna both turned

you have time, wherever you want to go, we’re all in.

Arabella’s gaze softened.

their childhood and everything Chasel had done for her, Arabella felt a pang of envy. She never experienced that kind of familial warmth growing up. Attlee and Olga never

though Grannie Grace adored her, it was not the same as being pampered by