The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1540

"Given what you know about Serena, what do you think the chances are she actually said those things?" Kenneth and Louisa peered anxiously at Arabella, as if on tenterhooks for her verdict.

"One hundred percent."

Arabella's unequivocal response floored Kenneth and Louisa.

"Has she been doing things behind our backs, things to hurt you, like disrespecting you, being two-faced, or maybe still carrying a torch for Romeo?"

"Yes."

The confirmation rocked Kenneth and Louisa to their core, "When did it start?"

Was it recent weeks? The past couple of months?

"Always."

"You're saying, for the entire six months since you returned home, Serena has been like this? Just putting on a show for us?"

"Yes."

Arabella's final word left Kenneth and Louisa utterly stunned. They exchanged speechless glances, unable to articulate their disbelief.