The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella)

Chapter 1481

"Yes, let's head inside, Romeo. I've got ssnacks and drinks ready for you guys. Con in," Louisa said warmly, linking arms

with Arabella as they walked, chatting with Romeo about their memories in Dawnstar and reminding Arabella to check in with her

uncle.

The coffee table was adorned with an assortment of pastries, coffee and tea.

"Bella, your mom made all these. They might not look like much, but I've tasted them, and they're pretty decent." Kenneth said

with a smile, picking up a plate of the best-looking lemon bars and presenting them to Romeo and Arabella, "Give them a try."

"And we've got slavender shortbread too!" Louisa reached for another plate of treats. But before she could bring it over,

Kenneth intercepted, "Let the kids try the lemon bars first."

"Why not let them try the shortbread too?"

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"They can have a piece later on."

"They could have a bite of the lemon bars and then the shortbread. It won't hurt."

"There's no rush."

Despite Kenneth's cheerful demeanor, Arabella could tell from his expression that the lavender shortbread might not be up to par.

"Then how about trying my rose puffed pastry?" Louisa brought over another plate of sweets.

Once again, Kenneth took over, saying, "Let them finish the lemon bars first, no hurry. Romeo, Bella, how are they? The texture's

alright, isn't it?"

Arabella found the treat a bit tough to swallow but nodded anyway, "Sure."

Romeo also offered praise, "Delicious, with a unique twist from Mrs. Collins."

"Really? | managed to put a personal spin on lemon bars?" Louisa's joy was evident, and she didn't forget to serve her homemade

fruit tea, "Try this. | cut every piece of fruit myself. See if it's to your liking."

"She's been a bit idle at hthese days and stumbled upon svideos on her phone about moms getting creative with their

kids' meals. She felt like she wasn't doing enough for her kids, so she's been experimenting with recipes, turning everyone at home

into guinea pigs," Kenneth explained.

Sof the staff had initially suffered sdigestive repercussions. Better left unsaid.

Arabella took a sip of the fruit tea and almost choked. She nodded, "It's not bad. There's still room for improvement."

Louisa looked expectantly at Romeo.

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After taking a sip, Romeo finally understood the expression Arabella had earlier. He chuckled, "It's quite the melange, distinctive,

and refreshing."

"Really?" Louisa took a sip herself, "At first, | thought something was off."

"Maybe there's a bit too much lemon." All three said in unison, and then glanced at each other, with Kenneth quickly smoothing

things over, "lt must be that the recipe writer didn't specify the exact quantity to use."

"But they did, they said one slice of lemon was enough. | just thought Bella loved lemon water, so | added a bit more."

Arabella was touched that her mother remembered her preferences, her gaze softening once more.

"Bella, from now on, | will make you delicious food more often."