The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella)

Chapter 1766

Eunice glanced at Bard with a sense of urgency in her eyes.

Bard, realizing the futility of further secrecy, laid bare the truth.

It was only then that Kenneth and Louisa learned that their beloved daughter had endured hardships in the so-called "triangular

zone" long ago, narrowly escaping death before emerging as the renowned Boss.

Tears welled up in their eyes in unison.

"She's been back for so long, never once mentioned it." Louisa wiped away her tears, her voice laden with heartache, "She was

just a child when she went to that dreadful place."

The helplessness she must have felt, the despair.

Her skills, honed in such harsh conditions.

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No wonder she always seemed as cold as ice.

Having danced with the Grim Reaper for so long, witnessed the darkest sides of humanity, and still grown into such a fine person

with unshakable principles. it was nothing short of miraculous!

"We only knew of the hardships she faced with the Murphys; we had no idea the extent of her suffering was even greater than we

imagined," Kenneth said, tears streaming down his face despite his efforts to wipe them away.

Louisa was similarly distressed, covering her face with her hands as she sobbed, "lI knew she was sensible, kind, and clever, but |

never imagined that every one of her virtues was hard-won."

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translation team!. The title she bore was a testament to her blood and tears, known only to her.

"There, there, Bella didn't tell you because she didn't want you to worry or feel guilty," Eunice soothed, patting Louisa's back

gently, "She didn't even tell me. If it weren't for a twist of fate that led Bard to ask about her, which in turn led him to tell me, I'd

be just as in the dark as you are."

She, too, had only learned of Bella's other identity through Bard.

Such a child, having faced so much difficulty from such a young age, was truly heartbreaking.

"I've failed her so badly." Louisa couldn't stop thinking about her daughter enduring hardships while Serena lived a life of luxury

with the Collins family. It was as if her heart was being pierced by countless blades, the pain nearly suffocating her.

Just then, the sound of an airplane grew from a distant hum to a nearby roar.

Eunice looked up, "Looks like Mom and Dad have arrived. Dry your eyes; we don't want them getting upset seeing you like this."

Eunice helped Louisa dab away her tears. To Louisa, Eunice was like an elder sister, always there to care for her.

Despite her efforts, Louisa's tears refused to stop. She fought to calm herself, taking deep breaths until finally managing a smile.

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The plane slowed to a halt on the runway, and the door opened. Darren, holding his wife Belinda's hand, stepped out, both looking

dignified yet visibly aged.

Their somber presence could be felt even from a distance.

"Mom, Dad."

Smiling, the group greeted them and climbed the stairs to welcthe elderly pair.

Darren and Belinda managed smiles, but it was clear they were forced, their faces etched with sorrow and humility.

"We've been looking forward to seeing you." Louisa stepped forward to hug her father, then her mother.

Sharp-eyed Belinda noticed right away, "Have you been crying? Is it because of Serena?"

Before coming to Reflections Villa, Eunice had briefed them on Serena's actions. They had been shocked to the core, fainting from

the emotional overload. Once recovered, they had dressed and made their way here.