The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1397

Romeo couldn't believe how quickly Eunice had taken to him, looking at Arabella with a gentle light in his eyes.

"Aunt Eunice."

Eunice noted his quick adaptation and turned her gaze to Martin.

Though Martin had a multitude of questions bubbling inside, he obediently said, "Aunt Eunice."

Eunice crossed her arms over her chest, exuding the air of a matriarch, "Follow me."

Serena quickly interjected, "Aunt Eunice, Martin's hurt. I want to take him to the hospital for a check-up."

She feared that stepping into that house would expose her charade.

Eunice turned around, her profile as beautiful as ever, "What don't we have here in terms of medicine? Besides, the world's greatest doctor is right in front of you, isn't she?"

Martin looked puzzled. What did she mean, the best doctor? Where?

"What, without your uncle around, my words don't carry weight, right?"

"Of course not." Serena was feeling a tad guilty.

"Thank you for the invite, Aunt Eunice." Martin didn't want to make things difficult for Serena, whispering to her, "I'm fine."

Serena wasn't really worried about his injuries; she was worried about keeping up her facade.

Eunice led the way, her figure commanding and elegant.

Serena's mind was a mess, but she steeled herself to follow.

Romeo, holding Arabella's hand, softened his gaze, "Meeting the parents already?"

"Isn't this exactly what you wanted?"

"I didn't come prepared, empty-handed." Romeo felt a bit rude.