True Heiress Returns to Her Unemployed Rich Family (Arabella) novel Chapter 393

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“Naomi, it’s not that I don’t want to sleep. I physically can’t. The moment I start to drift off, those weird noises start up again. No one believed me, so you were my only hope.” Ruby gave Naomi a hurried summary of the bizarre occurrences over the last several days.

Naomi was stunned. “You’re being completely serious?”

She had assumed Ruby was just overly tired and stressed, but hearing the details sent an involuntary shiver down her own spine. Her eyes darted around the shadowy corners of the bedroom, and she swallowed hard.

“I’m so glad you’re here. I didn’t know who else to turn to.” Ruby’s face was drawn and pale. She felt like she was teetering on the edge of a total meltdown.

Naomi gathered her own courage. “Don’t be scared. Let’s just try to get some sleep.”

“Okay.” Ruby was completely drained. After multiple nights of terror–fueled vigilance, the simple presence of another person in the room finally allowed her exhaustion to win. She fell asleep surprisingly fast.

“Ruby? Ruby?” Naomi called her name softly twice, but got no response. She scanned the room once more, a creeping unease making sleep feel impossible for her.

She lay awake listening for a long while. When nothing happened, her nerves gradually settled, and she finally allowed herself to relax into sleep.

The next morning, sunlight streamed brightly through the windows.

Arabella woke up feeling refreshed and headed downstairs.

“Arabella, sleep well?” Florence greeted her with a warm smile. “Come, have some breakfast.”

Arabella took her usual seat at the large kitchen table. “Morning, everyone.”

“Good morning, sweetheart,” Florence replied, then addressed the table. “Alright, everyone’s here. Let’s eat.”

Ethan glanced around, puzzled, “Where’s Naomi?”

“She went over to the Petersons‘ last night. Ruby wasn’t feeling well, so Naomi went to stay with her,” Florence explained.

Alfred frowned. “If she’s sick, she should see a doctor, What good is Naomi going over there?”

“I think she just needed some company,” Florence said, not knowing the full story.

“I’ve told Naomi more than once to keep some distance from Ruby. With Ruby’s track record, I worry she’s not a good influence,” Alfred said, his tone laced with clear disapproval.

“She knows she was in the wrong before. And she is your uncle’s daughter. Out of respect for family, we can’t just cut her off completely,” Florence reasoned gently.

Alfred just gave a noncommittal “Hmph” and didn’t press further.

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Arabella caught Alfred’s eye and offered a conciliatory smile. “Alfred, everyone makes their own choices. You’ve given your advice. What she does with it is up to her.”

Alfred’s expression softened, and he nodded. “You’re right. Our Arabella always sees things so clearly. It’s one of the things I admire about you.”

Arabella grinned playfully. “You’re giving me too much credit, Alfred. People can change. Maybe Ruby really has turned a new leaf. We should give her the chance to show it.”

Florence added her support. “She did apologize publicly last time. I doubt she’d dare try anything like that again.”

“Just stating my opinion. If she has changed, that’s for the best.” Not wanting to dwell on Ruby, Alfred deftly changed the subject. “Since we’re all together, let’s just enjoy the meal.”

The conversation flowed easily again, and the breakfast table was soon filled with the lively, comfortable chatter of family.

After they finished eating, Alfred turned to Arabella. “So, what’s on your agenda today?”

“I have a flight lesson this morning. Then I’ll probably head to the office in the afternoon,” Arabella replied.

“Want some company?” Alfred offered.

Arabella shook her head with a grateful smile. “No, I’ll be fine on my own.”

“Alright then,” Alfred said, his eyes still crinkled in a smile.

Frank looked over at Arabella. “Is your third phase training almost complete?”

“Yes. If it hadn’t been for… a few things that came up earlier, I’d probably be ready for the check ride by now.”

Once she passed the third phase assessment, she could move on to the final exams and get her private pilot’s license.

“You’re moving through the program remarkably fast. I think I progressed a bit slower when I was learning,” Frank said, his tone full of approval.

“Really?” Arabella seemed pleasantly surprised.

‘Absolutely,” Frank confirmed with a warm, encouraging smile.

Arabella’s grin turned playful. “Then I guess I’m just getting lucky.”

Frank’s gaze was full of brotherly affection. “It’s because you’re sharp and a natural quick study.”

‘Exactly. Arabella is clearly exceptionally capable,” Ethan and Alfred chimed in almost in unison.

Arabella laughed, a faint blush of embarrassment coloring her cheeks. “You’re all piling on the praise so thick all of a sudden. It makes me think you must have done something behind my back and are trying to soften me up.”

‘Haha, of course not,” they all laughed good–naturedly. “We’re just calling it like we see it,”

Florence joined in, beaming with maternal pride. “Arabella is simply the best.”

‘That’s right. After all, she’s a Hamilton,” Jonathan couldn’t help adding from the head of the table.

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Arabella’s smile widened. “Well, if I’m any good, it’s just the excellent Hamilton family genes showing through.”

“You’ve already surpassed us. The student has become the master.”

“Without a doubt. Arabella is in a league of her own.”

Amidst the affectionate chorus of praise, Arabella finally made her exit from Cloudrise Manor.

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As she drove, a soft, contented smile lingered in her eyes. This was her family. The feeling of being so thoroughly cherished by everyone was truly wonderful.

Her phone rang, cutting through her reverie. Arabella tapped the speaker button on her car’s console. “Hello?”

Hearing the residual hint of laughter in her voice, Colton was instantly curious on the other end. “You sound like you’re in a good mood. What’s got you so cheerful?”

“Oh, nothing much,” Arabella said, her tone settling back into its usual calm focus. “What’s up?”

Colton’s voice also turned serious. “It was confirmed. Dylan’s parents, the Johnstons, were the ones who intervened. They smoothed everything over for him.”