The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 129

"Romeo." Serena spotted him about to leave and quickly grabbed the hem of his coat. "I like you; I really do. Can you turn around and look at me, please?"

At this moment, Martha coughed from a distance, seemingly hinting at something.

Following Martha's gaze, Serena saw Arabella descend the stairs step by step. She hurriedly let go of Romeo's coat, stammering, "Sis, you mustn't misunderstand."

Crap, would Arabella spill the beans to their parents?

Would they think Serena had ulterior motives and kick her out of the house?

If that were the case, she'd be doomed!

"Carry on," Arabella said nonchalantly as she walked towards the kitchen.

She had been watching the drama unfold from upstairs until she got hungry and didn't feel like watching anymore.

Romeo shot Serena an annoyed look, then quickly caught up with Arabella's pace, explaining nervously, "Bella, it's not what you think."

"Oh? What is it then?" Arabella retorted indifferently as she continued towards the kitchen.

"She just happened to brush against my coat, that's all." Romeo hastily took off his suit jacket and tossed it in the trash bin.

Standing still, Serena felt like she had just been slapped across the face. She was utterly mortified!

He actually found the clothing she touched filthy!

"Bella." Romeo grabbed Arabella's hand and asked, "Are you mad? If so, I'll change my pants too."

While heading upstairs, he called David Collins and asked, "Which pair of pants in the cloakroom haven't you worn?"

"What?!" David Collins sat up on the hotel bed, his handsome face full of surprise. "Romeo, are you broke? You don't even have pants to wear?What are you doing at my house so early in the morning?" David Collins, the youngest son who was rarely home, suddenly understood, "Are you so broke that you need my family to take you in? Should I wire you some money? I can't let you be so destitute."