The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 870

Martha's gaze fell upon Edith, then at the small bottle in her hand, her tone dripping with disdain, "Such a miserly gift, Serena wouldn't even dare to present such a thing, yet you all treat it like a priceless treasure."

"Yes, even if Ms. Bella gave me a blade of grass, I'd still be thrilled! I'd also treat it like a precious gem!" Edith was deeply moved by Ms. Bella's gesture today, feeling more confident than ever, "If you're not pleased, go ahead and complain to Mrs. Collins!"

Martha's expression darkened, visibly upset.

"Ms. Bella noticed that I've been looking pale recently and kindly gave me a medicine bottle. Yet you can't stand it, thinking I've been bribed, wanting to kick me out of the Collins family! Go ahead and tell her. Let's see if Mrs. Collins will even care about your words."

Martha hadn't expected the usually meek Edith to suddenly become so sharp-tongued, "So, you have someone backing you up now, feeling all high and mighty?"

"Yes, I have Ms. Bella supporting me. What about it? Do you have a problem with that? Take it up with her!" Edith turned to Martha again, "Over the years, hasn't Serena given you plenty of gifts? You've accepted them for eighteen years, and I've only accepted two! If anyone should be kicked out, it should be you first! What can you do other than use your power to bully others?"

"Edith, you're crossing the line. Despite everything, Martha was like a second mother to me, and she's been with me since I was a child, more like family to me. You need to apologize to her right now!"

With Serena backing her, Martha looked even more confident, her nose in the air as she stared down at Edith.

"I didn't do anything wrong. Why should I apologize?"

"Now, none of you even respect me? Fine, I'm very dissatisfied with your service. I want you to leave this house immediately. I'll explain the situation to my parents. Please pack up your things and leave right now!"

Upon hearing this, Edith grew even more furious, "The person who paid my wages is Mrs. Collins. Unless they asked me to leave, no one can force me to take a single step out of this house!"

Serena was clearly infuriated. This maid was too arrogant!