The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella)

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Kenneth sat down, his gaze lingering on the seats where Arabella and Serena had once sat, a heaviness settling in his chest.

Edith explained as she served the food, "This one is wrapped in dough and filled with shrimp. Then there's this one."

Louisa watched her speak with such animation that she couldn't help but ask, "You seem in a good mood?"

Caught off guard by Mrs. Collins’ observation, Edith quickly composed herself and replied respectfully, "Well, these dishes are

delicately made, so | can't help but feel a bit more spirited when | talk about them."

But after all these years in this home, Louisa knew Edith like the back of her hand.

Leaning back in her chair, Louisa said soothingly, "Since we're feeling a bit down, why don't you share what's got you so cheerful?

Maybe it'll rub off on us."

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Feeling guilty, Edith confessed, "The very thing that's madehappy is the sthing that's saddened you, Mr. and Mrs. Collins."

Kenneth and Louisa were surprised. What did she mean?

"Though | know it's not my place to say, the decision to have Ms. Serena Collins reflect on her behavior in the guesthouse was

absolutely the right one! From today on, Ms. Arabella Collins won't have to endure Ms. Serena Collins's attitude any longer!"

Louisa perked up, "So, you know something about this?"

"Edith, tell us what you know." Kenneth said, "Don't hold back. Speak freely."

It looked like they truly desired to know; after pondering for a moment, Edith began, "Well, don't blme for speaking out of

turn. It all started with Martha. From the day Ms. Arabella Collins returned, she took it upon herself to make life difficult for her. To

your faces, she's all sweet talk, but the moment you're gone, she wouldn't even give Ms. Arabella Collins the tof day, always

throwing shade. Anyone would think she was the lady of the house."

Hearing this, Kenneth and Louisa were both shocked and outraged.

How dare a mere servant treat their long-lost daughter with such contempt? This was outrageous! Who gave her such audacity?!

"If the two ladies happened to dine together, and if you weren't present, Martha would only attend to Ms. Serena Collins,

deliberately ignoring Ms. Arabella Collins. She'd also make snide remarks, which leftthinking that we needed to treat Ms.

Arabella Collins better, given all she'd been through. But Martha would give a hard tto anyone who showed kindness to Ms.

Arabella Collins."

"How dare she!" Louisa was livid, shocked by Martha's behind-the-scenes manipulation.

"Because | was kind to Ms. Arabella Collins, Martha went out of her way to tripup. She'd pushwhen | was going down the

stairs, hoping I'd fall. If | was cleaning, she'd intentionally dirty the place again. She even dumped trash on my bed, used my

toothbrush to clean the toilet, and spat in my shower gel."

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"What kind of person does that? Is she even human?" Kenneth was hearing about such behavior for the first tand began to

regret entrusting Serena to someone like Martha. Serena's current behavior was likely influenced by her.

"Her treatment ofis one thing, but what really angersis her disrespect toward Ms. Arabella Collins. From start to finish, she

didn't show an ounce of respect!"

"A servant with more airs than the homeowner," Louisa was fuming. How had she not noticed this before?

"I think it's because of her that Ms. Serena Collins has gone astray. There was one twhen | had a cold for many days, and it was

Ms. Arabella Collins who noticed something was wrong withand broughtsmedicine. | was so grateful that on my day

off, | bought a bouquet of flowers to arrange for Ms. Arabella Collins as a thank-you. But Serena intercepted me. She was in a foul

mood that day because she wanted Clark to go shopping with her, but Ms. Arabella Collins had called him away. Serena thought |

had tipped off Ms. Arabella Collins, leading her to 'steal' Clark away. Serena lashed out at me, callingMs. Arabella Collins's

lapdog, and the things she said were truly vile."