The Princess and the Pauper

Chapter 1937

"Come here," Romeo's voice was lighthearted yet commanding, causing Cathy to shrink back a little.

"My legs have gone numb, I can't move." she protested weakly.

"Weren't you sprinting just moments ago?"

"Now I'm stuck."

Seeing she wouldn't come to him, Romeo started walking towards her.

This terrified Cathy, and with a sudden burst of energy, she sprang to her feet and dashed behind her

older brother, gripping the hem of his shirt as she pleaded, "Jeffrey, save me."

"Romeo," Jeffrey interjected, trying to smooth things over, "Cathy's just being silly. She was out of line

earlier, I'll have her write the house rules a hundred times and send you a snapshot."

"Jeffrey?" Cathy's eyes widened in disbelief. It was the New Year! Their family's house rules were so

extensive that even writing them once or twice could cramp her hand, let alone a hundred times.

She felt utterly betrayed by her own flesh and blood.

"She seems quite reluctant," Romeo observed, his gaze resting on Cathy.

"Romeo, can I just write it once, please." Cathy's eyes brimmed with a pitiful plea, "I promise to be the

most welcoming, friendly, and sincere person later! Just watch me!"

"You could also try not being welcoming, friendly, or sincere."

"No, no, no, I'll be all that and more!" Cathy begged, her eyes pleading with Romeo.

"Finish writing it a hundred times and email it to me, and if there's a single typo, start over."

"Romeo?" As her brother walked away, Cathy hurried after him. "Listen to me, I was just hungry, okay?

I have nothing against your fiancée, she's so beautiful and elegant, such a perfect match for you. Why

would I have any issue with her? Plus, her voice is so lovely, and she's got such a great figure, all tall

and slim."

"Make it fifty times. Send it when you're done."

Cathy paused, then quickly followed him, "Romeo, I'm not finished. The moment I saw your fiancée, I

was stunned by her beauty. Not a single word can be used to describe her allure. Her looks are the

most beautiful, unique, and distinct I've ever seen!"

Seeing that her brother wasn't stopping, she added, "Such a stunning, lovely fairy joining us for the

New Year dinner, I must bring my A-game, treat her right, and make sure she feels the warmth and

love of our family!"

Her brother kept walking, so Cathy quickly added, "Before I met her, I always thought Serena wasn't

good enough for you, but from the moment I saw your fiancée today, I felt like it was fate, that she was

meant for you. She outshines Serena in every aspect, it's like she was born to be with you. You two

look so good together, like a perfect match! Let me be the first to wish you both a lifetime of happiness

and unity."

"Ten times."

"Thank you, Romeo, but can we do less." Cathy saw her chance as he lowered the count, pleading,

"After dinner, we're supposed to watch the show and fireworks with her, right? If I'm absent, she might

think I don't like her. Just let me write it once, one time is already a lot, a hundred rules, you know."

"Any more bargaining and you won't reduce a single word."

"Romeo." Cathy watched helplessly as her brother entered the dining room, feeling defeated. Ten NôvelDrama.Org (C) content.

times, she'd be writing until who knows when.

At the dinner table, Phillip and Shirley sat on either side of Arabella, fussing over her and urging her to

eat more.

Tomas and Donna had never seen their parents shower so much affection on a younger relative

before.

Even Jennifer, who was usually so aloof and shrewd, had lowered her guard. She seemed eager to

heap every delicacy on the table into Arabella's plate.