The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 125

Chapter 125 

Serena was completely floored. Even Kenneth and Louisa couldn’t believe it, both of them blurting out, “Designed by Romeo?” 

“This design is way too good, isn’t it?” Louisa kept gushing, “Even better than what our professional jewelry designers can do. The shape, the creativity. Love really does make a difference, huh?” 

Who’d have thought Romeo had such a romantic side? Kenneth chuckled appreciatively and said, “Romeo, you’re such a sweetheart, making such a unique piece. Bella, have you ever given anything to Romeo?” 

Arabella was stumped. Indeed, she realized that since they met, it had been all about Romeo’s giving and her taking. She hadn’t really returned the favor or even properly thanked him. 

“You see, Phillip gave you that necklace with a special meaning, and Romeo personally designed this bracelet for you. Maybe when you have some time, think about what you can give them in return.” Kenneth suggested it with a warm smile. 

“It’s all good.” Romeo brushed it off, sparing the girl beside him any embarrassment. He sincerely said, “Bella is the best gift the McMillan family has ever received. I just want her; nothing else matters.” 

Arabella looked at him, his eyes full of love and tenderness. Overwhelmed, she quickly looked away. 

“Romeo, you sure have a way with words.” Louisa chuckled approvingly. “Such a tender, tall, and handsome young man. Bella, you better hold onto him. I can tell Romeo would make a great husband.” 

Arabella was speechless. 

“Thank you for your kind words.” 

Serena was utterly speechless! 

She was already at the last step of the staircase. One more step, and she would be at the top, no longer able to hear their conversation. 

But she felt as if she was frozen in place, unable to move! 

Romeo had designed a bracelet for Arabella and even said such sweet and sincere words! 

He was such a quiet and reserved man, yet he could say such things. It was clear how deep his feelings for Arabella were! 

In just a few days, his affection for Arabella had deepened to such an extent! 

“Miss Serena.” Martha offered her hand and asked, “You should change into something warmer. Don’t catch a cold.” 

Serena’s eyes were filled with resentment and tears. She couldn’t accept it. She was the one who met Romeo first! If Arabella hadn’t returned, everything would have been hers! 

The position of the Collins family’s heiress and of Romeo’s wife should have belonged to her alone! 

Why is the world so unfair? 

Why gave her such a high starting point only to ruthlessly push her into an abyss? 

Despite feeling crushed, she instinctively picked out a sexy nightgown to wear for Romeo. 

When she got downstairs, Romeo had already left. Only Kenneth, Louisa, Arabella, and Edith remained in the living room.