The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1992

Little did they expect—

They had barely taken a few steps when a servant came to report, "Ms. Bella, Kelly has arrived."

David's eyes nearly popped out of his head, and he froze in his tracks!

No way, such a coincidence! What's she doing here?

"Bella!"

At that moment, Kelly entered the living room, a radiant smile on her face and a gift in hand.

This is it! Game over!

David bolted over to her and enveloped her in a hug reminiscent of intimate couples, whispering urgently in her ear, "Kelly, I need to speak with you. Can we step outside?"

"What’s with you, getting all hands-on?!"

Kelly tried to push him away, but David clung to her tightly.

This man must be out of his mind, embracing so publicly in the living room, in front of so many people, and muttering strange things.

"I know you're still mad at me. Just give me a chance. I'll go outside and explain everything slowly." David desperately signaled with his eyes.

"Explain what? Are you drunk or something? Let go of me!" Kelly couldn't push him away and, with anger, stomped on his foot.

Though she was just wearing slippers, her force was enough to twist David's face in pain.

He couldn't speak a single word.

And they hadn’t expected her to turn up.

Though she didn't want to pretend to be someone's girlfriend, for Bella's sake, she decided to play along.

Now, with her arms crossed over her chest and her face lifted proudly, she said somewhat petulantly, "Considering Bella’s speaking up for you, I'll forgive you this time. But remember, there won't be a next time!"

"Yes, yes, of course." David breathed a sigh of relief. "I'll keep my distance from them next time! Kelly, you're not mad at me anymore? Let's go upstairs and talk. There's so many things I haven't told you these past few days."

After he finished, he smiled apologetically at the other guests, "Excuse us for a moment."

As the trio made their way upstairs, suddenly, an excited voice rang out.

"Kelly?"