The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1423

Florence couldn’t control her son with money, nor could she let the world know their family was at odds over a woman. So, aside from threatening to take her own life, she felt her only option was to sever ties.

Martin watched his mother's resolute figure disappear into the distance, then turned to Diana, “Diana, you just don’t get Serena. She’s genuinely easygoing. At school, everyone says she’s kind-hearted and sensible. Sure, she can be a bit moody at times, but nothing serious. I have no issues with her.”

“Have you been brainwashed or something? You see a freak show, and you treasure it? This is eye-opening for me! Let me be blunt, if you marry her and Mom decides to jump in the river, I’ll be there playing music and parading her body to your wedding venue. I’ll give Mom a proper send-off and then slash my wrists!”

Martin was shocked his sister would resort to threats, “Can’t you just meet her, get to know her properly?”

“Are you naive? Sometimes, what you see is just a facade, a deliberate act for you! The real her is the one shouting at the sales clerks! I’d rather turn a blind eye than let her into our home and turn it upside down!”

Diana stood up, her heart hardened, “If it’s her you choose, then consider me no longer your sister!”

Martin still wanted to reason with her.

“Oh, and tell her to watch herself. If she crosses me, I won’t be so forgiving!” With those words, Diana stormed out, slamming the door behind her.

Martin stood there, feeling helpless, when his phone pinged with a message from Serena.

[Going out for dinner with Grandma and Grandpa today. Let’s reschedule our date.]

She ended the message with a kiss emoji.

Suddenly, Martin felt all the negativity dissipate. He replied, [Sure, have fun.]