Chapter 1443


    Imagine a world where eighteen years of nurturing and affection for a child could be tested by the


    bitterness of sibling rivalry.


    "I''m just worried that Be might be getting the short end of the stick, Eunice admitted candidly.


    The fear was that ever since Be''s return home six months ago, she had been walking on eggshells


    for the sake of farnily harmony, always yielding to her sister Serena. After all, the family already owed


    her so much.


    If Arabe continued topromise and step back, wouldn''t that add insult to injury?


    “That''s why I want to get to the bottom of this as soon as possible. If it turns out Serena is behind the


    tampering, maybe we can get Louisa to cut the knot and minimize the damage to Be," Eunice


    continued.


    The longer the issue dragged on, the greater the potential hurt to Arabe.


    The family''s affection for Serena was deep, and the revtion of her true character would only bring


    them more sorrow.


    "tt wouldn''t be good for the family either."


    "Don''t overthink it. Once the investigation is done, the truth will be clear,’ Bardforted her. "I just


    dread the day we might have to make a choice between Serena and Be."


    One had been cherished like a daughter for eighteen years, raised and protected.


    The other, deeply indebted to, had given so much to the family.


    Just then, a servant approached with news, "Ma‘am, Ms. Be has arrived."


    "I have something to ask her,’ said Eunice, standing up. “Bard, shall we go downstairs?"


    Bard offered his arm, and they descended together.


    Darren, his mood buoyant after officially bequeathing everything in the wooden chest to Arabe,


    hummmed a tune on his way home.


    A gentle smile graced Arabe''s face, her joy seemingly tied to her grandfather''s happiness.


    "Be, you''re back!" Eunice greeted her with warmth as she descended the stairs. "I was wondering


    what to do with the gifts Romeo broughtst night.


    He went overboard, and I haven''t even unwrapped them yet."


    The packaging alone looked expensive.


    If not for Serena''s outburst the previous evening, the elders might have already met Romeo and been


    singing his praises.


    Arabe then remembered Romec''s instructions about the gifts.


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    As she distributed them, she said with a soft smile, "It''s just a token of his regard. Please, ept


    them."


    Darren unveiled a set of exquisite chess pieces, hitting right upon his hobby.


    Belinda received a painting of inestimable value, her eyes lighting up with admiration and affection.


    Bard''s gift was an antique vase worth a fortune.


    And for Eunice, a tea set of unparalleled value.


    From the top of the stairs, Serena watched the scene unfold, her irritation mounting. She couldn''t


    believe that Romeo had spent so much just for a first impression.


    If he wasn''t serious about Arabe, he wouldn''t have bothered.


    With that thought, Serena''s resentment towards Arabe deepened, her own misfortunes stark against


    Arabe’s happiness.


    Suddenly, she realized that Martin hadn''t sought her out all day.