The Princess and the Paupers

Chapter 664
“Arabella, your family is so sweet, buying you all these goodies and even some for us. Myrna, let me help you carry some. Next
time you don’t need to bring gifts. We’re all pals after all,” Joyce offered, grabbing a few items herself.
“Must have been a tough journey for you, huh? How about you join us in our dorm for some coffee later? Not to brag, but our
dorm is pretty neat, and the coffee Bella brought last time was delicious! You’re going to love it. If you like Bella, you’re bound to
love her stuff.”
Mya chimed in, taking some of the load as well.
Kelly instantly figured out who Myrna was. What a surprise to think Chasel could snag such a top–notch girlfriend.
Her family background was beyond just “impressive.”
“Let me help you carry some,” Kelly offered with a laugh, finding Myrna to be very sociable and easy–going.
Arabella also took a fair share of the items, saying, “Next time you don’t have to bring anything, Joyce is right, we’re all friends
here.”
“I wanted to bring something for you guys.” Myrna was pleasantly surprised by how friendly Arabella and her classmates were.
Lugging the remaining gifts in one hand and linking arms with Arabella with the other, she chattered away cheerfully.
Once they arrived at the dorm, Arabella brewed her some coffee, and the other girls brought out their snacks, pastries, and fruits.
The warm atmosphere brought tears to Myrna’s eyes.
One by one, the girls chimed in, “Have some fruit. I recently learned how to make a fruit platter online. See how cute my Kiwi
hedgehog is? What’s wrong? Your eyes look red.”
“This is my favorite snack; usually, I can hardly bear to share it even when Joyce wants some, but since you’re here, I’ll share all
the flavors with you. Try it and tell me what you think. Wait, why are you crying?”
“What’s wrong? Did my pastry’s shape make you cry? Let me take it away.”
“No.” Myrna quickly wiped away her tears and broke into a smile. “You guys are so nice. I’ve only felt this kind of family warmth
once before in my life.” Everyone’s curiosity was piqued at “once before, with all of them chiming in.

“The first time was?”
“No need to say. It must’ve been at Bella’s house, experiencing the family warmth there,” Kelly laughed. “You’ve all met Bella’s
family too; they’re really
nice.”
“Right, her parents are so kind, so warm, and so gentle.”
“And most importantly, they’re all so good–looking! Try this Kiwi, it’s really sweet. I even peeled it for you.”
“You should try my pastry.”
Touched, Myrna took the offered fruit and pastries, and after hanging out with the girls in the dorm for a while, it was time for
extra–curricular activities. “You can rest in the dorm, I’ll come find you after the extra–curricular activities, and then we can go out
for dinner, Arabella said gently.
“No, it’s okay, I’d like to go with you.”
Staying alone in the dorm could be boring, and it might be nice to see if Arabella was tiring. If it was, Myrna could talk to the
school about it.
While they participated in activities, Myrna sat under a nearby tree, watching them. Their extra–curricular activities were quite
simple, just marching in step and then turning left or right.
Compared to the rigorous training in the army, it was like night and day.