The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1468

In the still of the night, Eunice's mind replayed the image of Serena, crying as if her heart would break, her face wet with tears. Could it be that she had wronged the girl?

Serena had grown up with the finest education. It seemed impossible that a girl raised with such values could commit murder.

The remarks her husband had made lingered in her mind; it wasn’t impossible.

Perhaps the real killer was someone else. Maybe she had indeed wronged Serena.

The next morning, Eunice awoke to find her husband had not yet come to bed. After freshening up, she discovered he had been up all night conducting his investigation. Sleep had not claimed him.

In the garden.

Bard was questioning every servant personally.

Eunice descended the spiral staircase and approached him, "Why didn't you wake me?"

Then she turned to the servants gathered, "Did anyone confess anything?"

"Mrs. Griffith, I swear I'm innocent."

The servant, who had called Serena to the basement the previous night, fell to her knees at Eunice's feet, crying, "I've been with you since day one in this house. Whether you were out on business or at home, I was always by your side. All these years have gone by in the blink of an eye. You were injured once while saving my life. With such a heavy bond between us, how could I ever betray you?"

Adam sobbed and continued, "Last night, that man asked to see Miss Collins. Since Miss. Arabella Collins' identity hasn't been made public, I thought maybe they wanted to see Miss Serena Collins."