The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1932

"Zip it! Eat your dinner." Sean was clearly irked.

"If you don't know how to woo a lady, just hire me to teach you. I've got plenty of tricks up my sleeve," David said with a mischievous grin.

"Oh yeah? How come you're still flying solo?"

"I just don't want a girlfriend right now."

"Enough!" Louisa interjected sharply. "Both of you better bring home girlfriends next year, or I'm keeping Bella away from you!"

"That harsh?" Sean and David said in unison, taken aback by how their mother had them by the short hairs.

Meanwhile, Arabella sat to the side, her lips curled into a gentle smile.

The meal ended in high spirits.

Looking at the clock, Arabella noted it was just past six.

"Bella, before you and Romeo head over to Fairfield Manor, I want to give you a gift for the New Year," Louisa said, pulling out two bank cards. "Here's yours, may the New Year bring you success and take you to new heights. And Romeo, this is for you, wishing you prosperity and advancement in the coming year."

Romeo hadn't expected to be included and thanked her softly.

"Here's mine!" Kenneth also handed them each a bank card. "May all your dreams come true in the New Year, may your worries vanish, and may your days be merry and free."

The other relatives presented their prepared gifts, one for Arabella and one for Romeo.

"Wishing you both health and safety year after year."

"May your hearts' desires be fulfilled and good luck follow you."