The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 2065

Arabella looked grievously hurt, her body weak and fragile.

"Bella's been poisoned. Her antidote is upstairs—I need to take her now and I'll fill you in later," Romeo said urgently, scooping the girl into his arms and rushing up the stairs to lay her on the bed in her spacious bedroom.

Arabella's room was large, complete with a walk-in closet and various sections for different uses.

One area featured a wall of cabinets where she stored an assortment of medicines.

"Start from the left, first shelf, third compartment. There's a small clear bottle with white pills. Crush half of one into some water," Arabella instructed weakly.

Romeo swiftly did as told.

"Now, first shelf, seventh compartment on the bottom left, there's a white bottle with light green capsules. Take two out and mix the powder into the water."

He followed her instructions to the letter.

After a few more medicines were combined, Romeo brought the medicated warm water to Arabella, who unexpectedly coughed up another mouthful of blood.

With a pang of distress, he wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth and gently fed her the concoction, dampening her lips in the process. He tenderly cleaned them with a soft touch.

"Find me a clean set of clothes. After I rest, I'll change myself."

He went to the closet and picked out a comfortable set of loungewear for her.

"I need to rest for a bit. You should go out."

Romeo obediently stepped outside, understanding that Arabella needed time to recover her strength.

"How is she? Is Bella doing better?" Louisa fretted from outside the door. Seeing Romeo emerge, she quickly asked, "Should we take her to the hospital? Is it serious?"