The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1442

When the servant called for the doctor, Belinda hurried over, only to find Serena sitting on the armchair in her bedroom, her eyes red and swollen. Belinda couldn't help but ask, "Serena, what happened to you, my dear?"

"Grandma." Serena burst into tears as soon as she saw Belinda, her voice quivering with distress.

"Did you fall? How did you get hurt like this?" Belinda gently rolled up Serena's sleeve, revealing bruises.

The family doctor knew at first glance that these weren't injuries from a fall but from a beating. She was shocked; she couldn't believe that someone dared to hurt Serena, to such an extent.

This was too much and the bruises looked severe. Should she tell Belinda the truth?

"What are you staring at? I'm in so much pain, please just help me apply some ointment." Serena wept, trying to control her sobs, "I fell. It was my own clumsiness, Grandma. Don't worry. it'll heal in a few days."

Hearing Serena's words, the doctor didn't dare to pry further and silently treated Serena’s wounds, thinking it was better not to stir the pot. If Serena didn't want to talk, it wasn't her place to force the issue.

"How did you get hurt so badly? Did some of these happen when you were tossing and turning in your sleep last night?" Belinda was deeply concerned when she saw the bruises on Serena's back.

Serena didn't dare to confirm or deny, and just tearfully whispered, "It hurts, Grandma."

"Doctor, please be gentle." All Belinda could do was watch anxiously.

Serena, seeing her grandmother's concern, thought to herself that if her pain could elicit such sympathy, perhaps it could even strengthen their bond.

Meanwhile, Bard came home from work and immediately headed for the study to find Eunice.

"Eunice, I heard there was some friction between you and Serena this morning. Was it because of what happened last night?"