The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1884

"Thanks." Sean punched the contacts into his phone with practiced ease before looking up. "Guess we'll skip the afternoon coffee. Arabella and I have some errands to run. Let's head out."

As much as Leia didn't want to see Sean leave, she didn't press the issue, her smile gracious and understanding. "Well, we can always have tea some other time. Let me walk you out."

"No need," Sean and Arabella both chimed in unison.

"You stay and try on the rest of the outfits. Once the other styles are ready, I'll drop them off." Arabella knew Leia came from an influential family and wasn't supposed to escort them out of the mansion.

She had already bent the rules last time; Arabella didn't want to put her in an awkward position again.

"When are you coming next? Just give me a shout, and I'll drive you over," Sean said casually, but his words warmed Leia's heart, the thought of Sean returning was like a blossoming flower in her mind.

"Then I won't hold you up any longer. Safe travels," Leia said as they parted.

"Thanks for the snacks and coffee," Sean said, setting down his mug and tugging at his sister's sleeve to leave the sitting room.

Leia watched their retreating figures, lost in thought.

Her bodyguard whispered, "I never guessed he was Miss Arabella's real brother. They're so different."

"Really?" Leia's smile was as captivating as ever, her gaze still following them. "I think they're quite similar. They might seem all cool and distant, but deep down, they're warm-hearted."

Truth be told, she envied Arabella for having such a caring brother. Leia's eyes dimmed briefly with her own thoughts before brightening again.

Once they left the mansion, Sean drove his sports car with Arabella to check out the resort he owned.