The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 2163

The voice on the phone faltered. Was this really happening?

After a short while, a slew of officers arrived at Reflections Villa.

Tomas and Donna looked at their three children with a swirl of emotions.

“Remember to listen to Grandma and Grandpa, and your Aunt and Uncle.” Donna’s voice cracked as tears rolled down her cheeks. She couldn’t help but look at the three kids before her with a mix of pride and sorrow. They had really grown up, become so sensible, with a strong sense of right and wrong. Her mother-in-law was right—they were such good kids.

Tomas' eyes were filled with shame and regret as he faced them. “Mom and Dad haven’t set the best example, and we’ve let you down. We’re so sorry.”

He bowed to the three children. At that gesture, Jeffery’s emotions suddenly broke through, tears streaming down his face.

Luna’s eyes went red.

Cathy had been trying hard to hold back, trying not to make a sound, but her trembling body betrayed her. She was just a teenager, even younger than Arabella. No one knew how much courage it took her to dial 911 and report her own parents.

Tomas then turned to his brother and sister-in-law, his eyes filled with remorse for the first time. He bowed solemnly, “Sorry.”

George’s shoulders trembled. He wanted to scold his brother for his foolishness, to tell him that he never coveted taking over the family business, that he had taken on the burden just to ease his brother’s load.

But before he could voice these thoughts, a burning sensation in his throat stopped him, and tears fell. He turned away, not wanting his brother to see him like this.

How could Tomas not know his brother’s thoughts at this moment? But it was too late to say anything now.