The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 366

Grandpa and Grandma's central nervous system had taken a serious hit, and with respiratory infections, anemia, and electrolyte metabolism disorders to boot, they’ve got to juggle a cocktail of medications.

She first prepped the meds for the first three days, grinding them into powders so they’d dissolve easily in water.

Next thing she knew, it was already half past eight in the evening.

Hans was hanging out in the lush courtyard, checking his watch and shooting glances at the front gate, but his sister was still no-show.

Heard she was out on some business, probably to see that doctor, huh?

Who knew if the doctor was a guy or a girl? If it's a guy, it's kinda late now; was his sister safe out there all alone?

Just then, Edith stepped up, reporting respectfully, "Hans, those marigolds you ordered are all set. Wanna take a look?"

Hans looked up, and on the balcony of his sister's second-floor room, marigolds were all aglow around the railing. It was a sight for sore eyes.

Wonder if Bella would perk up seeing this.

"That's Bella's room; I'd better not."

Sure, he's her brother, but he's still a guy, and it's late. Without her permission, he can't just barge into her room.

"You can go about your business."

"Yes, sir." Edith withdrew respectfully.

After a while, Hans didn't see his sister, so he got up and walked into the living room, asking, "Martha, has Serena hit the sack?"