The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1447

Arabella chuckled lightly at the sight before her, a playful glint in her eyes.

"Isn't it just a couple of grilled skewers you wanted to satisfy your craving?" she teased.

Darren, with a skewer in hand, couldn't stop himself from devouring more. "What I meant was, a few of each flavor." he said through mouthfuls.

Just then, Serena limped into the garden, having been invited by a servant. Darren, seeing her uneven gait, couldn't help but express his concern, "Serena, what's with your foot? Why are you limping like that?"

Serena cast a fearful glance at Arabella and then spoke meekly, "It's nothing, I just..."

Before she could finish, Eunice jumped in, "She was just throwing a tantrum last night and took a spill. Honestly, Serena, you should apologize to your sister. You said so many harsh things and acted out of line. You owe Arabella an apology."

Tears welled up in Serena's eyes, her face the picture of misery and injustice.

She had been roughed up by Arabella and couldn't even tell her grandparents, and now she had to apologize to Arabella in front of everyone?

Was her aunt showing favoritism so blatantly?

"Exactly, you were way out of line with what you said to your sister last night." chimed in another voice.

Those words from last night were too much for Belinda to bear, "Even though it was said in the heat of the moment, it still came from you. You should still apologize and make amends with your sister."

"I know I was at fault last night," Serena said, trying to play the victim. "Even though I got hurt too, and even fractured my palm, what was said was said. Sister, I'm sorry. Let me toast to you."

She reached for a small glass of juice on the table, but Eunice interrupted by pushing a bunch of grilled skewers towards her, "No need for toasts. What if the juice is spiked? Just eat a skewer, and your sister will forgive you."