The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1593

Alger and Celeste couldn't help but reminisce about the past when they ran into Arabella, who had once been their daughter Crystal's lifesaver. They remembered how Arabella had fought tirelessly for hours on end in the operating room to save her.

"Bella." Celeste greeted her warmly with a nod, before turning to Carol, "Carol, are you here to buy flowers too?"

Arabella was surprised to hear Celeste call Carol by her first name, speaking with the kind of tender concern usually reserved for someone much younger.

Back in the day, Alger and Celeste believed that Carol was responsible for their daughter's death. They harbored immense hostility towards her, treating her no better than an enemy. To think that now, their relationship had thawed to such an extent was baffling.

Although confused, Arabella didn't want to reignite any past animosity, so she quickly added, "The holidays are just around the corner, and New Year is only few days away. Carol asked me out to pick some flowers for visiting Crystal's grave, and to choose some New Year's gifts for you both."

Upon hearing this, Alger and Celeste looked at Carol with surprise. Celeste even went so far as to say, "That's very thoughtful of you, but there's no need for flowers or gifts. Why don't you come over for dinner sometime instead?"

Arabella was even more startled. Celeste was inviting Carol over for dinner? And during such an important holiday as New Year. What exactly had happened during Arabella's absence abroad?

"I'll come with Clark, and we’ll let you know in advance which day, Aunt Celeste, Uncle Alger."

Carol’s way of addressing them baffled Arabella even further. Was there really a blood relation there, or had they come to regard each other as family?