Chapter 28: Wrong One

|| Arabella || It was around four when Theo and I reached his uncle's house—or should I say mansion? But I already expected that since Mr. Albert was a business tycoon. It made me feel nervous to meet him. I mean, I didn't know what a businessman would be like. What if he didn't like me because I was too ordinary? Not to mention, he was Theo's official guardian as well, which made me all the more nervous. I glanced at my outfit one more time. I actually put effort into it to look presentable. I was wearing a black sweater top and cream-colored A-line skirt with knee-high socks and heels. As soon as Theo and I entered through the big double doors, a preteen blonde girl came running out and hugged Theo. "T-rex, I missed you!" she exclaimed. "Hey, I missed you too, Shortcake," Theo said and picked her up in his arms. "I've grown taller," the girl said with a pout. "And heavier," he huffed in fake exhaustion and set her down while she protested. I smiled at their interaction. "Anywa