The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1541

It seemed heartless to cast her out due to her severe injury.

"We'll have her move into the guest house next door for these days, to reflect on her actions." Louisa nodded in agreement, "It's a fair punishment."

"In a few days, both our families will be gathering here. They've grown quite fond of Serena over the years. If they knew about her behavior, they'd be so disappointed. We'll have to find the right moment to break it to them, and not like last time when mom got so worked up she nearly fell ill again."

Kenneth had hoped for a joyful season, never anticipating it would come to this.

He nodded in resignation, "We'll do as you say."

"Serena probably thinks we're oblivious to her deeds, and with Bella being so non-confrontational, she's never been called out on it. That's probably emboldened her. Let's have her reflect for now, but if she doesn't turn over a new leaf, she'll have no place in the Collins family."

They could not allow their adopted daughter to continue causing turmoil in front of their biological child.

Louisa continued, "When Bella comes home, we should have a talk with her. She's been through a lot this past year, and we haven't been as attentive as we should've been."

The thought of their daughter suffering right under their roof dampened Louisa's appetite for breakfast.