The Princess and the Pauper

Chapter 1929

Serena closed her eyes, a cocktail of anger and pain surging through her. Her body trembled

involuntarily from the stress.

Since she got kicked out of her family home, it took weeks before she could handle a fork and knife

with any semblance of normalcy, or sip soup from a spoon without awkwardness.

The scars on her forehead, chin, palms, backs of her hands, and knees required laser treatments. Six

months of continuous sessions were needed before the prominent scars would begin to fade.

Her left leg, fractured, demanded about three months to heal properly, and her knee needed half a year

before she could ditch the wheelchair. But to walk unaided again, she'd have to endure another three

months of grueling physical therapy.

In the end, she might only regain seventy to eighty percent of her mobility, a shadow of her former self.

Even if one handed her a pencil, she couldn't produce the sketches and art she used to.

Her life felt like it had plummeted into an abyss, filled with agony and torment.

Gone was the beauty she cherished, the talents diminished, her reputation tarnished, and her social

standing obliterated; even her bank account had been drained dry!

All the while, Arabella was lifted to the skies, pampered like a princess by the entire family!

How could Serena let go of such disparity? Why did her once-beloved family treat her this way? Why

did fate have to be so cruel?

Was she, Serena, destined to be trampled under Arabella's feet for all her life? Was she fated to always

be less than Arabella?

At Reflections Villa.

Arabella eyed the grand feast spread out on the table, as each family member vied to serve her.

"Bella, try the dish I made, will you?"

"Have a taste of mine first! Does it still suit your palate?"

"How about the one I made?"

"Give my specialty a try."

"Everyone, quiet down." David couldn't help but interject, "Let Bella take her time to savor each dish, no

need to rush her."

"Exactly, let Bella eat at her own pace. Don't want her choking now," Louisa agreed.

With every bite Arabella took, all eyes were fixed on her, awaiting her verdict.

If she declared it delicious, the cook would beam with joy, urging her to have more.

"You all should eat too," Arabella was not accustomed to being the center of such attention. To her, the

true spirit of a feast was in sharing the meal together.

"We'll dig in after you've given your thoughts on everything," no one seemed in a hurry, all eager for

Arabella's reviews.

"The texture's rich, and the flavors are exquisite. This dish is both visually appealing and tasty."

"This dish is a work of art in its presentation, a harmony of color, aroma, and taste. Delicious."

"Dad's dish has an exceptional balance of texture and flavor."

Arabella lightly touched upon each dish, leaving everyone with satisfied smiles. NôvelDrama.Org exclusive content.

"And you haven't tasted Romeo's two creations yet," Grandma spun the lazy Susan, bringing Romeo's

dishes in front of Arabella.

As Arabella sampled the first dish, her nose tingled with emotion.

Seeing her silent for an extended period, the others sensed something amiss. They exchanged

glances, confusion written on their faces, unsure of what had just unfolded.