The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella)

Chapter 1853

The brothers stepped forward to lend their hands, with Sean being the first to take the present from Ophelia's hands. When the girl

thanked him, he was on the verge of introducing himself, but her hand was promptly taken by her mother in the next moment.

"This child, she's a real beauty, just like our Bella. Those features, that grace, simply stunning," Louisa said warmly as she gently

took her hand. "It's chilly out here, let's head inside to chat."

"Hey there, I'm Bella's dad. Right this way." Kenneth said with a welcoming gesture and a beaming smile.

Ophelia hadn't expected such a grand reception just for coming to visit Arabella. She was utterly flabbergasted. "You're too kind,

even coming out to greetpersonally."

"You're Bella's friend; we're just as thrilled as she is that you're here. Welcome! Do cby more often when you have the time!"

Louisa said enthusiastically, linking arms with her and Bella. "We'll grab a bite in a bit, and then Bella can show you around. Oh,

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and these gentlemen are Bella's brothers—there's Hans, Chase, Clark, and Sean. There's also another brother named David, who's

been tied up with work and hasn't made it back yet."

When she got to Sean, he instinctively held his breath.

Dressed to the nines tonight, he looked as though he'd just returned from an evening gala, shedding his usual aloof coolness for a

more polished charm.

At first, his brothers were puzzled by his attire since it seemed a bit too formal for home.

It wasn't until he offered an excuse about attending a friend's wedding and carefully timed his return.

A closer look revealed that from his hair down to his shoes, including the color of his socks, everything was different from his usual

style.

But with so many brothers to meet, Ophelia could hardly take it all in, nodding with a smile, "Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you all."

Sean was about to say something when he overheard her asking Arabella, "Why does your house have so many bodyguards?"

It looked like the place was on high alert, as if something had happened.

"Something cup at hrecently, which has prompted an increase in security—but rest assured, it's safe here. Feel free to

relax and enjoy yourself. And if you get tired, you're welcto stay over. We've got plenty of guest rooms; pick whichever you

like. I'll have Bella show you around later so you can choose." Louisa explained.

"You're so kind, thank you for your generosity, Mrs. Collins. My place is only a twenty-minute drive from here, which is quite close,

and with the holidays coming up, | wouldn't want to impose. But thank you again for your warm hospitality."

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"Thank me? Dear, you're being too formal."

For the first time, Ophelia was experiencing the warmth of the Collins family. She exchanged knowing looks with Arabella as if to

say: OMG! Your family is just so welcoming and friendly!

"You don't need to change shoes; just con in," Louisa invited her warmly as they entered the main house.

"No, no, no, I'll change them. Your floors are so clean, and the atmosphere is so cozy. You are all so warm and kind. Bella must feel

so blessed and happy coming hto this."

Louisa beamed with joy upon hearing her words, "You're such a charmer. Oh, | just realized, we didn't even ask your name?"

"The daughter of the Almond family, Ophelia," Hans and Sean suddenly chimed together.