The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella)

Chapter 1478

Before Romeo could finish his sentence, his car's display lit up with an incoming call from an unfamiliar number with no saved

contact name.

"Is that her cell?" Arabella teased with a chuckle, "You've got it memorized?"

He hesitated to pick up. Knowing who it was without a saved nmeant the number was etched in his heart.

"No, you've got it all wrong. She's just...she's never changed her number since we were kids," Romeo quickly dismissed the call.

"So you've known each other since childhood?"

Arabella's meaningful glance made Romeo slam on the brakes, eager to clarify, "We knew of each other, but weren't close, totally

unrelated."

"She's your buddy's younger sister, right? You said you knew her number by heart. Grew up together but still no connection?"

"That's 'cause a long tago, my folks looked after her for a while."

Watching Arabella's knowing nod, Romeo grew more anxious, "Not like that, her family had stroubles."

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He grabbed Arabella's hand, pleading with his eyes, "Anyway, they moved to Dawnstar after that, and we barely saw each other

once a year."

"That's kind of a shame."

"Bella," Romeo was truly frantic now, "don't get it wrong. Should | block her to make you happy?"

"That might not be enough, given she's your friend's sister," Arabella feigned a dilemma.

"Then I'll change my number."

"No can do, your current number's tied to so many things, like bank accounts, WhatsApp."

"I can update all that."

"What if you miss something?"

"I'll keep the old number inactive, just shut it down, and if | ever need it, I'll turn it back on." Romeo was desperate for her

understanding, willing to do anything she asked.

"And if she finds out your new number? You'll change it again?"

"I'll make things clear with her."

"Weren't things clear already? You said she's just like a sister to you."

"lI don't even have sisterly affection for her, Bella." Romeo was at a loss for words, "Baby, honey~"

Before meeting Arabella, he was always reserved, hardly the type to spill his guts like this.

Seeing his distressed face, Arabella couldn't help but laugh.

"You're joking around?" Romeo finally caught on.

"Let's get moving. Don't block the road."

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Although other drivers wouldn't dare mess with his license plate, it was still a public road after all.

Stopping like that looked bad.

Seeing Arabella smile and act nonchalant, Romeo finally relaxed, caressing her face, "You scared me. | was about to drag you to

my friend's place to vouch for me."

He had no extra feelings for Natalie, not even a sliver.

"If | do that, I'll lose face in front of your friends. They'll think I'm a shrew."

"It's my own choice to steer clear of flirts, nothing to do with you. Besides," Romeo gazed into her eyes, "I like it when you're in

charge."

Feeling her concern, he knew he was cherished.

Just then, his friend called again. Romeo tapped the answer button without hesitation, "You got a death wish? You think I'm too

busy to deal with you? If you dare play messenger for someone else again, we'll see if | let you off the hook."