The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 516

All the guests were once again taken aback, chiming in:

"Absolutely, the event was a smashing success. If anyone asks tomorrow, I'll tell them the donation segment tonight was unforgettable."

"Indeed, the Murphy family are as tight as a drum, and I must spread the word about this."

"Nothing else noteworthy happened, right?"

"My memory is stuck at the donation part."

"Same here."

"I've had quite a bit to drink tonight. probably won't remember anything tomorrow."

Erlinda watched as they each tried to cover their own backs and said with a smile, "I won't see you out then."

"Goodbye, Ms. Archer."

"Goodbye."

At this time, screams came from the Murphys in the back garden, but the other guests seemed not to hear. They were busy cracking jokes and leaving the front garden without a glance in the direction of the Murphys' trouble!

"Arabella, is this your fiancé?" Erlinda reached out to shake hands with Romeo, flashing a triumphant smile, "Can't believe this lad is my niece's fiancé!"

"Pleased to meet you, Auntie."

"You've got good manners, lad! I don't feel odd when Arabella calls me auntie, but somehow, when you call me that, I feel I've aged a few years!"

"Auntie, you're as radiant as ever. You've not aged a bit."

"Did you sweet-talk my Arabella into being with you?" Erlinda joked, then turned to Arabella, "I'm looking forward to your wedding."