The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1381

They heard she was an orphan, all alone in the world, and given the Collins' family wealth, it wasn't like they could just turn her out on the streets.

The Collins family was well-off. Taking in one more wasn't a burden.

So, it wasn't a surprise that they decided to keep her around.

"You know, as her aunt and uncle, we can only offer advice. In the end, it's up to her guardians to make the decision," Eunice remarked, glancing toward the garden.

Snowflakes began to fall, and Arabella was walking alone amidst them when Romeo, who was standing by the front door, noticed her. He quickly handed his umbrella to the doorman to bring out to her.

"Is that Romeo?" A knowing smile played on Eunice's lips. "Seems he's quite taken with our Bella."

The doorman brought the umbrella to Arabella, and just as she stepped out, Romeo draped his coat over her shoulders, took the umbrella from her hand, and pulled her into a warm embrace.

"I've finally got you in my arms," Romeo couldn't help but say as he looked down at her.

His fiancée, it seemed, was probably the busiest woman in the world, and catching sight of her had become a rare treat.

Arabella chuckled, "Well, here I am, seeking you out as soon as I got a moment."

Romeo gazed into her eyes with a smile, "I thought you might not come. You mentioned on the phone that Grandpa had an accident. What happened? Is it serious?"

"You sure are getting the hang of calling him 'Grandpa'," Arabella teased.