The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1161

Sure, Crystal meant well, seeing Logan and Taylor in danger, she just wanted to help.

But what if Carol was just an average girl, who hadn't gotten herself into any trouble, would this even be happening?

"I don't approve of your relationship," Louisa said bluntly.

"I side with your mother," Kenneth said, avoiding his son's heartbroken gaze.

"Dad, Mom. You don't understand Carol. She's a wonderful person. She's the only one for me for life. I only want her."

"The Collins family will never accept her," Louisa stated firmly, "Give up on this idea. I'd rather you stay single your whole life than bring such a dangerous person into our home. Your life will never be the same. Once she's recovered, find a way to talk things out with her."

Louisa was just about to leave after her speech.

"Mom, Carol has many good qualities."

"Don't you understand yet? I don't want anyone close to me to end up like Mr. Alger's daughter, scarred and lying on an operating table. I don't want to feel the pain of losing a loved one. Those people, their influence is widespread. If you marry her, it's like setting a time bomb in our home. You never know when or where it will go off. Can you neutralize one bad guy? What about a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand?

Even one slip could drag her life into an irreparable abyss.

She didn't want to experience the pain of losing friends and family. Wasn't she allowed to?

"Mom, I understand your concerns. I can handle this."