The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1853

The brothers stepped forward to lend their hands, with Sean being the first to take the present from Ophelia's hands. When the girl thanked him, he was on the verge of introducing himself, but her hand was promptly taken by her mother in the next moment.

"This child, she's a real beauty, just like our Bella. Those features, that grace, simply stunning," Louisa said warmly as she gently took her hand. "It's chilly out here, let's head inside to chat."

"Hey there, I'm Bella's dad. Right this way." Kenneth said with a welcoming gesture and a beaming smile.

Ophelia hadn't expected such a grand reception just for coming to visit Arabella. She was utterly flabbergasted. "You're too kind, even coming out to greet me personally."

"You're Bella's friend; we're just as thrilled as she is that you're here. Welcome! Do come by more often when you have the time!" Louisa said enthusiastically, linking arms with her and Bella. "We'll grab a bite in a bit, and then Bella can show you around. Oh, and these gentlemen are Bella's brothers—there's Hans, Chase, Clark, and Sean. There’s also another brother named David, who’s been tied up with work and hasn't made it back yet."

When she got to Sean, he instinctively held his breath.

Dressed to the nines tonight, he looked as though he'd just returned from an evening gala, shedding his usual aloof coolness for a more polished charm.

At first, his brothers were puzzled by his attire since it seemed a bit too formal for home.

It wasn't until he offered an excuse about attending a friend's wedding and carefully timed his return.

A closer look revealed that from his hair down to his shoes, including the color of his socks, everything was different from his usual style.