The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1226

"Alright." Hans hung up without saying whether he'd be coming home or not.

Martha was frantic, looking at Serena unconscious on the bed, her temperature already spiking at 102.6 Fahrenheit.

She opened the door and called out to Edith, who was standing by the entrance. "Serena's running a fever, go grab some fever patches. Also, get the kitchen to make something she likes."

"Are you ordering me around?"

"What do you mean?" Martha put on a haughty air. "Serena's sick, isn't it your job as a servant to take care of her?"

"Why don't you?"

"I need to stay here and look after Serena!"

Edith stood in place, giving a cold laugh. "Serena hasn't apologized to Ms. Bella yet."

"What did you say?"

"Hans said not to feed her until she shows remorse. If you want a fever patch, you can go get it yourself. My job is to stand here."

"Edith, are you taking me for a fool?" Martha bristled with rage. "Who do you think you are?"

"I'm just a humble servant." Edith met her gaze, unflinching. "Just like you."

Martha was furious. "Just you wait!"

As Martha stormed out, she deliberately bumped into Edith. Unfazed, Edith stuck out a foot to trip her up.