The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1198

After lunch.

Jennifer and Arabella were giggling and chatting, seeming as if they had endless topics to talk about.

Romeo glanced at the time and realized that ever since his mother had arrived, he hadn't had a chance to have a proper conversation with Bella.

"Mom," Romeo couldn't help but interrupt, "Dad is lonely at home."

The implication was clear: please go home and keep him company.

"What, are you already impatient to get rid of your mother? Bella and I haven’t finished our chat yet."

As Jennifer said this, she laughed and turned to Arabella, "And then the store manager said that the waistline of the dress was very small and ordinary girls wouldn't be able to fit into it. I told him that my daughter-in-law is not an ordinary girl, and I showed him your picture. And guess what, the store manager and all the sales associates gathered around, all praising how beautiful you look."

Arabella couldn't help but laugh at Jennifer's animated storytelling.

"The manager then said, with your slim waist, you would definitely fit into the dress. So, I bought it and it's in the car. I'll get it for you later."

Arabella's smile softened, "Thank you."

"Don't be so formal with me; we are family."

Nowadays, whenever Jennifer went shopping, the first person that came to her mind was her beloved daughter-in-law.

Sometimes, when George saw her return from shopping, he would find all the bags filled with things for their daughter-in-law, and none for him.

He felt a pang of neglect.

"Mom," Romeo spoke up again, "Bella and I have some work-related matters to discuss."

"Why don't you guys go ahead? I can offer some advice."

Romeo beckoned his mother over and whispered, "Do you want your son and daughter-in-law to finally be together? You're so present that we can't even have a moment."

"But I also need to develop my relationship with my daughter-in-law."