The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1430

Eunice was all praise for Romeo, her words glowing with pride.

Darren, itching with curiosity, chimed in, "It's just 8 o'clock sharp. Why don't we invite Romeo over for a bit, maybe offer him a warm cup of tea?"

"Dad, do you want to meet him?"

Just after Eunice finished his words, Belinda exclaimed, "I'd like to meet him too."

"Let me check with Bella and see if Romeo is free." Eunice texted Arabella.

Arabella quickly learned that Romeo was nearby and asked him to come over.

As Romeo pulled up to the estate, Martin's car arrived shortly after.

The two men exchanged a glance, both with a shadow crossing their eyes.

Eunice went out to greet Romeo and, spotting Martin, she expressed surprise, "Are you here for Serena?"

"I texted Serena, called her, but got no reply. I heard she had a little drink at the dinner table, so I got some sobering tea prepared in case she couldn't handle it."

Noting the bottle in his hand, Eunice softened, "She did have a little wine. Come on in."

It warmed her heart to see someone so genuinely concerned for Serena.

"Thanks, Mrs. Griffith."

Martin hurried in, worried about Serena, but remained courteous.

"Romeo, come on in," Eunice said, her authoritative tone mixed with an elder's warmth and gentleness.