The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 856

Chapter 856

"Indeed, Bella has the Collins’ family blood coursing through her veins, but don't get too excited yet. For the past eighteen years, the true apple of the Lady's eye has been Serena, and the one cherished by her five brothers is also Serena! The depth of their affection for her over these years is beyond words. You all know that deep down!"

Martha, supporting Serena, spoke with words that were like a knife to their hearts.

"With such profound affection, Serena has more than enough power to kick you all out of here! If you dare to plot against her behind her back, none of you will be able to stay in this family."

"Whether we can stay or not isn't up to you alone; said Edith, looking at Serena with disappointment.

"Serena, over the years, I've watched you grow up. I know you're not inherently bad. At eighteen, you need to understand right from wrong. Don't let your future be swayed by those with malicious intentions."

With that, Edith bent down to pick up the flowers from the ground.

She had spent thirty dollars on these flowers, and now they were desecrated and trampled on. She couldn't possibly give them to Bella now.

It was really a pity. These beautiful flowers could have brightened Bella's day, but instead, they were ruined by these two.

"Clean up the mess,’ Edith instructed the maids as she exited, holding the damaged flowers.

To her surprise, this action provoked Martha.

"Oh, look at you, ordering people around. You're just a servant, but you're acting as if you run the place. You think you're something special just because you're clinging to Bella? Stop putting on airs in front of us!"

Edith did not want to waste her words on Martha, as it would be like arguing with the stubborn, there was no reasoning with her.

She placed her hope on Serena, "Ms. Serena, it's Ms. Bella approved that you were allowed to stay in this family. If she had any resentment towards you, she could have made use of her parents’ guilt and had you leave right from the start, but she didn't."