The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 369

She was just curious. Over the past eighteen years, she never once heard Martha mention her family back home, and Martha never seemed to plan on going back for the holidays.

"Our village was full of kin," Martha shared, "and we suffered heavy losses because of the flood that year."

Serena nodded, "If I ever make it big, I won't forget you."

"Thanks, Serena!" Martha showered her with words of gratitude.

Arabella worked until half past eleven in the evening. After sorting out the medication, she quickly headed home.

As soon as she entered, she could feel the hostile gaze from upstairs, as if someone wanted to tear her apart.

She looked up and saw a silhouette hiding behind the window, spying on her.

The window belonged to Serena's room.

Perhaps Serena didn't realize that the light was casting a long shadow of hers on the curtain.

Arabella shrugged it off and was about to enter the living room when she heard her parents' conversation.

"Where's Bella? Is she in danger? Should we call and check on her?" Kenneth Collins's voice echoed through the room. "It's late, and I can't help but worry about her being out alone."

"It's not midnight yet. Don't rush her and put pressure on her," Louisa yawned sleepily. "Let's wait a little longer. Bella has never been later than midnight, no matter how late she works."