The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella)

Chapter 1377

Chapter 1377

Arabella’s gaze once again settled on Serena.

"I heard Grandpa groaning in pain, so | just wanted to apply sointment on him.” Serena scrambled for an excuse, "Wasn't

Uncle Bard looking for a word with you? | didn't want to disturb you two, so | didn't ask"

Darren, worried that his granddaughters would start arguing over him, quickly interjected, “I'm fine, no need to worry. It's just a

scratch."

"I'll go grab smedicine from my room.” Arabella didn't continue to argue with Serena. Once she returned with the ointment,

she instructed her uncle, "Apply this three times a day, a thin layer should do. It'll help with the swelling and the pain."

"Pain relief sounds good. Good." Darren could hardly move with the pain. The medicine was just what he needed.

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“Cwith me." Arabella shot a glance at Serena.

Serena followed, her pride slightly bruised.

"Go ahead and apply the ointment to Dad. | won't watch. I'll wait outside." Eunice found an excuse and quietly followed them.

Arabella led Serena to the adjoining parlor and regarded her coolly, “Was it your idea to take Grandpa out fora walk in the garden?"

Her chilly demeanor intimidated Serena, who murmured defensively, “What's it to you?"

Arabella’s eyes flashed with displeasure, “Haven't learned from last time, have you?"

"l already explained last time, it wasn't on purpose. | just wanted to take Grandma out to enjoy the snowscape in the garden. |

didn't anticipate the icy path, the wheelchair slipping. None of that was expected. If | had known it could've caused Grandma to

fall, | would never have taken her out!"

Arabella replied icily, “Last time, Grandma hadn't even fully recovered, and you insisted on taking her out into the cold. The staff

warned you, but you did as you pleased. Now, with the temperature below zero, you suggest Grandpa go for a walk outside. And in

non-slip-resistant slippers. What were you thinking?"

"I didnt think it through. | just wanted to relive the old days, walking with Grandpa, that's all."

"Did the adults really let you walk in a blizzard when you were a child?"

Serena fell silent, unable to respond.

“You should be grateful Grandpa didn't get as hurt as Grandma did. Last time, she fell face-first from her wheelchair, rolled over

twice, and hit a decorative rock. She was covered in bruises. Though not life-threatening, those injuries meant days of suffering for

someone her age. Thank goodness that slope wasnt longer, or the consequences could have been dire!"

"I've said it wasn't intentional! Why do you speak towith such accusation? As if | deliberately harmed Grandma and Grandpa!"

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“Because you act without thinking. You're just trying to close the gap between yourself and our grandparents, aren't you? Afraid

that withback, all their love will shift to me, leaving you out in the cold, right? You could have spent twith them indoors,

had a cup of coffee, chatted, and they would have been happy. Instead, you dragged them outside into the cold to get hurt."

Serena retorted angrily, "I told you it wasn't on purpose! When it suddenly began to snow, | just wanted to hurry Grandpa back

inside."

"On a snowy day, you rush an elderly man? Really smart."

“Arabella!” Serena clenched her teeth in fury, ‘Don't think just because you are my sister, you can lord over me.

You're not in charge here!"

"Don't forget who allowed you to stay in this house! | finally help heal someone, and you manage to get them hurt twice."

"I said it wasn't on purpose!" Serena was seething, wondering if Arabella was incapable of understanding her.