The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 789

Martha said it was her parents' command.

Could this household not accommodate both her and her clothing?

She refrained from asking further, exchanged a few words, and then she ascended the stairs. Her retreating figure was somewhat dim and forlorn.

As Louisa arranged some flowers, she couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off with Serena today. Could it be that Serena was upset because she had worn the dress gifted by Arabella instead of the one she had given her?

With this thought, Louisa dialed Martha's number again, "Martha, have you ironed the clothes Serena gifted us?"

"Madam, are you referring to the recent batch from Serena? She gifts us quite a number of clothes. Since they're of fine quality, I didn't want to ruin them by ironing them myself. I've spoken to the professional ironing service you usually use. They've agreed to take care of all the clothes Serena sent, but they're a bit busy, so they haven't gotten to them just yet."

Louisa was taken aback by this turn of events, "In that case, don't bother ironing them. Serena's on leave these days and I'd like to wear some of them."

"Madam, I've already sent them to the ironing company. Should I retrieve them? I thought it would be best to get them ironed since the McMillians visit often. If you want, I can fetch them right away. Oh my." Martha pretended to wince in pain.

Alarmed, Louisa quickly asked, "Martha, what happened?"

Martha chuckled, "Nothing serious. I just took a tumble today."

"Oh? When did this happen? Where did you fall? Are you okay? Have you seen a doctor?" Louisa's concern overpowered any suspicions she might have had.

"No worries, it's just old age catching up. In a couple of years, I'll need to retire."

When Serena's glamorous wedding took place and her identity became public, why would she continue as a housekeeper, enduring such humiliation!