The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1377

Arabella's gaze once again settled on Serena.

"I heard Grandpa groaning in pain, so I just wanted to apply some ointment on him." Serena scrambled for an excuse, "Wasn't Uncle Bard looking for a word with you? I didn't want to disturb you two, so I didn't ask."

Darren, worried that his granddaughters would start arguing over him, quickly interjected, "I'm fine, no need to worry. It's just a scratch."

"I'll go grab some medicine from my room." Arabella didn't continue to argue with Serena. Once she returned with the ointment, she instructed her uncle, "Apply this three times a day, a thin layer should do. It'll help with the swelling and the pain."

"Pain relief sounds good. Good." Darren could hardly move with the pain. The medicine was just what he needed.

"Come with me." Arabella shot a glance at Serena.

Serena followed, her pride slightly bruised.

"Go ahead and apply the ointment to Dad. I won't watch. I'll wait outside." Eunice found an excuse and quietly followed them.

Arabella led Serena to the adjoining parlor and regarded her coolly, "Was it your idea to take Grandpa out for a walk in the garden?"

Her chilly demeanor intimidated Serena, who murmured defensively, "What's it to you?"

Arabella's eyes flashed with displeasure, "Haven't learned from last time, have you?"

"I already explained last time, it wasn't on purpose. I just wanted to take Grandma out to enjoy the snowscape in the garden. I didn't anticipate the icy path, the wheelchair slipping. None of that was expected. If I had known it could've caused Grandma to fall, I would never have taken her out!"