The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 332

In the living room.

Serena and Martha were helped in, lying on separate sofas, their faces pale from pain.

Louisa rushed over after hearing the news and asked, "What happened? Get Dr. Zoe over here."

"Mum, I tripped, and Martha fell trying to help me."

Because they slipped on oil, the fall was harder and the pain more intense.

"Let me see." Louisa lifted the back of Serena's clothing gently upon seeing only women around. Her entire back was covered in bruises!

"I failed to protect Miss Serena; please punish me, Ma'am!" Martha was in so much pain that she was almost in tears. This damn Arabella, the floor was so slippery; how come she was completely fine?

Did she notice the oil on the floor from the start?

No way!

With her eyesight, how could she have noticed?

Even if she did, how could she have confidently strolled into the room, perfectly avoiding the oil slick?

"Martha, Serena told me you fell trying to help her. I should be thanking you, not punishing you."

"Ma'am, you're so kind. Protecting Miss Serena is my duty, even if I get seriously injured."

"But why did you fall? Where did you fall?"

"Maybe you don't know, Ma'am, but Ms. Bella said Mr. McMillan wanted to see Serena. Serena didn't want to keep him waiting, so she hurried. But she fell before even reaching the front door."