The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1015

"Thanks, David."

"Look at you, all formal with me again after some time apart! We're family. Forget about concert tickets. If you ever wanted me to serenade just for you, I'd be more than happy to! Any time of the day, even at 3 a.m."

Arabella, "Thanks, David. But that's really not necessary."

"I heard Clark's back in town. Has he been giving you a hard time? If so, I’m going to have a word with him!"

Arabella smirked, "You think you can take on Clark?"

Despite Clark's lack of combat skills, he probably had the upper hand against David, right?

"Don't underestimate me. Even if I can't beat Clark, I won't let him bully you. Whoever messes with you, I won't let them get away with it. Just tell me if Clark's done anything that's made you uncomfortable so I can settle the score!"

"No, Clark's been pretty good to me."

"Well, that's a relief." David sighed a hint of sourness in his heart. "I’ve got a concert tour coming up, so I won't be able to be with you for a while. You should hang out with your friends more. If any of them happen to be fans of me and want a signed photo or ticket, just say yes. I will give them as many as they want, as long as they're genuinely nice to you."

Arabella was moved by his words.

"If they want to chat with me over a voice call or even video call, I’m up for it. I’m even willing to treat them to dinner and take photos with them. As long as you're happy, I’m up for anything."

"David, you're so kind."

"It's you who's kind. I’m proud to have a sister like you. You're such a sweetheart."

David could imagine his sister's sweet and adorable face even over the phone.

"Feel free to call or text me anytime."

He had lost sleep over this, always feeling like he had done something wrong, that he had lost his place in his sister's heart, that Clark had taken advantage of his absence.