Chapter 375 – Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family

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Alma sneaked a look at Mirabella in the mirror. Seeing that she was unaffected by the conversation, Alma felt a pang of discomfort.

She had insinuated that Mirabella’s parents adored Serena, hoping to invoke jealousy in Mirabella. But Mirabella didn’t react at all.

After cutting the fruit, Alma carefully set aside a small portion ona separate plate, announcing, “I’ve saved this plate for Serena. None of you are allowed to touch it.”

Cornelia chuckled, “You two sisters have always been at odds, but you always think of each other.”

“Grandma, try some of the fruit I cut.” Alma presented the fruit tray to Cornelia, picking up a slice of apple for her. “I know you love apples. Try it and tell me if my fruit is sweeter than Serena’s.”

Cornelia couldn’t help but laugh, “Why does everything have to be a competition with Serena?”

“Because you favor her!” Alma grinned, trying to charm Cornelia.

After a while, she moved the fruit tray in front of Mirabella, “Bella, do you want some?”

“You didn’t even offer to your parents or to your uncle and aunt first; Cornelia chuckled, “It seems you really adore your sister: “Who wouldn’t admire Bella? She’s so accomplished!” Alma’s smile was innocent and pure.

Mirabella, however, was not interested. She simply replied, “I’m not hungry.”

Alma suddenly looked hurt, “Is my fruit salad not appealing?”

All eyes turned to Mirabella, seemingly clueless as to why she would reject Alma’s offering.

Mirabella said indifferently, “My insulin, neuropeptide, and cholecystokinin levels are high right now, and the fiber in the fruit will absorb electrolytes, trace elements, and organic acids. The bananas in the dish contain tannins, which will bind with trace elements like iron and calcium, forming even harder substances, overloading my pancreas.”

The crowd was dumbfounded.

Nobody understood what she was talking about.

In simpler terms, she had eaten something before arriving and consuming fruit now would affect her digestion and absorption.

That’s it.

But nobody understood what she meant. Seeing her speaking confidently, everyone just nodded along.

Even Cornelia expressed concern, “Well, maybe you shouldn’t eat then. Your health is important.”

From Mirabella’s calm and indifferent eyes, Alma couldn’t help but feel that Mirabella was playing her, but she couldn’t prove it.

All she could do was serve the fruit salad to others.

After a while, Alma checked the time, “Why hasn’t Serena returned yet? I’ll go check on her.”

“Alma always worrying about Serena.’ Cornelia chuckled.

“Isn’t that the truth? They might squabble when they’re together, but when they’re apart, they can’t stop thinking about each other. That’s sisterhood.” Beverly laughed.

Outside the hospital room.

Serena had just finished bandaging her finger when she saw Alma coming her way.

She was seething with anger and had nowhere to vent. Seeing Alma’s smug face, she marched over, “Alma!”

Before she could finish, Alma suddenly grabbed her bandaged finger, “Serena, are you alright?

Grandma specifically asked me to look after you. Let me see how well your finger is bandaged.”

“Ah.” Serena pulled her hand away in anger, her brows furrowing in pain.

Before Serena could get away, Alma gave her wound a firm squeeze, worsening the pain.

A couple of nurses looked over, and Alma pretended to be concerned again, “Serena, did the nurse upset you by not bandaging your finger properly? Come on, they’re just trying to make a living. You shouldn’t be so demanding.” The nurses were touched. They thought Ms. Alma was so kind.

“Alma!” Serena gritted her teeth in anger.

“You should know that Grandma hates people who lack manners.

Even if you’re right, causing a ruckus here will only embarrass the Collins family.” Alma crossed her arms and said leisurely, “Family troubles should not be publicly aired, got it?”

“You’ll pay for this!” Serena was about to storm off.

But Alma stuck out her foot, causing Serena to stumble.

This time, Serena couldn’t hold back anymore. She raised her hand in anger, but Alma quickly backed off and raised her voice, “Serena, are you going to hit me just because I stood up for the nurse?”

“You’re the one I’m going to hit!” Serena aimed a kick at Alma.

Alma backed away in fear, “Don’t do this, people will see. This is a public place. Even if you don’t care about the Collins family’s reputation, don’t you value our sisterhood?”

“Cut the crap!”

Serena tried to kick Alma several times, but each time Alma missed her target, which only fueled her anger. She kept chasing her, trying to land a kick.

Alma, pretending to avoid her, led Serena to the fire exit stairs where it was deserted. She clenched her fists and delivered a solid punch to Serena’s stomach.

Serena, who was already dealing with her period, was so pained by the punch that she immediately crouched down, unable to utter a word.

Alma grabbed her by the hair, looked down at her with a cold smirk and said, “Still as dumb as ever.

You dare to compete with me?

You’re just a babe in the woods.”

“Let go.” Serena’s eyes were filled with rage, but she was unable to break free.

“Do you know why I hate you more than Mirabella? Because you’re as dumb as a brick, incompetent, and have a terrible temper. Do you think just because Grandma woke up, you have a guardian angel?”

Alma kept a firm grip on her hair as she continued, “Grandma values kinship more than anyone. And now she had such an outstanding granddaughfter like Mirabella, do you think you can outshine Mirabella? Dream on.”

When Serena noticed that Alma was not letting go, she twisted her thigh hard.

“Ah.” The pain made Alma let go, but she wasn’t willing to give up that easily, so she kicked Serena’s backside.

Serena fell on the ground, grinding her teeth in anger, “Alma, do you keep provoking me because you think I’m an easy target?”

“Exactly! Is there anyone more foolish and easier to bully in this house than you? Besides, seeing you lose your cool like this is quite entertaining.’

Serena clenched her fists, wanting nothing more than to go up and punch her.

“Think twice if you can even take me down, or else you’ll be the one asking for trouble.” Alma continued to ridicule. “Go look at your pathetic self in the mirror. You think you stand a chance with Romeo? Disgusting.”

As Alma was about to leave the fire exit stairs, she dramatically screamed and acted as if Serena had pushed her down the stairs.

She held her stomach, pretending to be a damsel in distress, “Serena, no matter how you treat me, you’ll always be my sister. I will forgive you.”

A few nurses not too far away saw this and sympathized with Alma, while growing a distaste for Serena.

In the hospital room.

Cornelia was chatting away with Mirabella until she got tired and had to lie down to rest.

Mirabella tucked her in, and prepared to leave with her parents.

Lucas and Beverly were also ready to leave. Everyone left the room together. Serena came back and didn’t say a word, her eyes filled with dissatisfaction when looking at Alma.

Alma, far from being afraid, went to Mirabella, “Bella, I need to talk to you.”

“Alma always talking about Bella. Let them chat. We’ll go ahead,”

said Beverly, taking Louisa’s hand and chatting about recent events while they walked away.

Alma saw Serena walking ahead and then quietly said to Mirabella, “I went to check on Serena’s bandages out of good will, and she,’ She pretended to hesitate, but finally blurted out, “she wanted to team up with me to drive you out of the Collins family.’ Mirabella didn’t show any emotion and said, “Oh.”

“She’s just an adopted daughter of the family, and she wants to replace you.” Alma couldn’t help but add, “Bella, aren’t you angry?”

“I’m not angry, just a little surprised.”

“You’re surprised too, right?” Alma was about to continue.

Mirabella interrupted her, “Serena wouldn’t say such a thing. Stop acting in front of me. Not everyone is as stupid as you.’

“Bella, do you trust Serena more than you trust me?” Alma pretended to be hurt, “Yes, we’ve had misunderstandings before, but this time, I am sincerely looking out for you. I’m risking everything to tell you this.”

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96 thoughts on “Chapter 375 – Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family”

  2. Bella is loved by everyone. Alma is playing with fire, she doesn’t know Bella has got sharp senses.
    Thank you for the update

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  5. Author when will you introduce rest of 2 brothers . I eagerly waiting for them and new updates. It is best book!!!

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    2. Hi
      What happen editor it’s past 1 month and u still haven’t updated this novel.

      Please please please please please don’t do this
      We all are waiting

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  11. It’s been 1 week, dear Editor are the new chapters coming soon? Can’t wait to read more chapters… are we not going back to 10 chapters per update perhaps? 😁

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  15. No updates/activities for 10 days… is the site still active? Been 3 days and my previous comment still waiting for moderation…

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  19. This story is Princess and Pauper, full story available online free to download. Author is taking too long to update chapters here

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  33. I hope all is well with the editor? Its been awhile. Wish you the best of health and time. Thank you so much.

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  43. It’s almost a month since last Updates please 🙏 Update more chapters 🙏 I am eagerly waiting for your response

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  51. Author did you stop writing this book, it was so intresting. I hope it’s not going to end up unfinished like some books i have rea.

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  56. Is there no more update on this novel?

    Are your novel updates based on number of comments from readers?

    I realised Emma and Eric’s novel has been updated (thank you), but not this interesting novel of Mirabella and Romeo, why please?

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    1. I am starting to loose interest. Three novels am reading from the site have had no updates for a month and ten days now.

      The other novels I was reading “Finding the secret daddy for my baby” and “Disdained Son in Law”.

      I am surprised there hasn’t been updates on all 3 novels. Wondering what is going on 🤔

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  57. Dear Author and Admin Team

    It’s been a whole month and ten days straight without any updates. You cannot abandon us when Mirabelle has made such a breakthrough healing her grandmother.

    Please communicate with your audience and readers on when to expect the new chapters.

    We know you might be going through writer’s block but we’ll be right here waiting.

    Lotsa luv  your “patient” readers 😘   

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  64. The last updated was around July it’s almost 2 months we didn’t receive any updates please author update more more chapters please 🙏

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  65. It has been months since the last update.
    I’m beginning to forget about the story and its characters already.

    Please update as soon as possible. Thanks

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  72. What is happening with this novel? I miss reading abt Mirabella and Romeo… Am I the only one that could not read the updates of this novel?

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  73. After a few months of no new updates, I think it’s safe to assume the author has stopped writing. Sadly, I will give up on checking for new chapters moving forward.

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  82. Hey what’s happening so far no updates did our dearest author out of reach 😢 please author update more chapters of this interesting story book 🙏🙏❤️❤️

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  84. What’s up…..it’s been awhile, we need an update plz or are you no longer writing this novel……let us know plz we miss Bella

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