The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella)

Chapter 2089

Serena spoke up in a timid voice, "I'll handle his wound care. Just leave the medicine he needs."

The nurse had had enough of her. Ever since she found out that the entire Cooper family had been hospitalized because of

Serena's actions, and yet she strutted around the hospital like she owned the place—almost as if she was parading in front of the

three patients to claim her territory.

The nurse couldn't hide her disdain.

Now, hearing Serena's insincere offer to tend to Martin's wounds, she didn't bother to hide her contempt. Rolling her eyes, she

dropped the medicine on the table and walked away without a word.

Fuming, Serena couldn't believe that this lowly nurse, earning a measly paycheck, dared to treat her with such disrespect.

If it weren't for Martin being so worked up and not noticing the exchange, she would have found a way to ensure that the nurse lost

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her job.

"Martin, lethelp you with the dressing," Serena said, pressing a button on the armrest of the wheelchair to move closer and

gently tugging at his sleeve.

The gesture melted Martin's heart, his anger subsiding considerably. He looked at Serena with a mix of guilt and gratitude, "I'm

sorry, Serena."

"I know. He's got a thing for your sister, and with her in this state, he's just torn up inside. He just wants to figure out whether the

crash was intentional or an accident."

Serena coaxed Martin into sitting down, her voice tender, "Actually, I'm kind of happy for your sister. To have a guy who cares so

much about her. I'm even more eager than he is for Diana to wake up. | hope they can tie the knot soon."

Touched and heartbroken, Martin stroked her hair and pulled her close into his embrace.

"Even after what he did to you, you still speak so kindly of him." Martin's affection for her grew, along with his sense of guilt.

"The fact that Diana was against our relationship and now she's in this condition—it's natural for him to suspect me." Serena said

understandingly, "Once he figures out that | have nothing to do with the accident, and after seeing how | behave while your sister

and parents are in the hospital, | believe that they will eventually accept me."

Looking at her innocent face, Martin was moved even more.

"Lettend to your wounds now." Serena said gently, "Look at you, fighting with your best friend. Once this is all over, you guys

will need to make peace. A friend who cares so much for you and loves your sister is hard to find."

At that moment, a bodyguard knocked on the door and reported, "Sir, the truck driver responsible for Miss Diana's accident has

passed away after unsuccessful resuscitation efforts."

Serena heard this, continuing to dress Martin's wound with a calm demeanor.

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"l understand, you can leave now," Martin replied, his attention fully on Serena. The fate of the driver was of no concern to him.

Meanwhile, the truck driver's wife was weeping inconsolably by her husband's body, "What am | supposed to do with three kids?

Your parents' medical bills are unpaid, and the debt collectors cagain yesterday. How could you leave us all behind."

She passed out from grief and, upon awakening, found a handsome, well-dressed young man by her side.

"Who are you?" she asked, puzzled and defensive.

"I suspect your husband was murdered. If you trust me, I'd like to hire a professional to perform an autopsy. Don't worry, we'll

stitch him back up. | want to see justice for your husband and secure a better settlement for you."

The driver's wife, baffled, asked, "Why are you helping me?"

"I need to clear my girlfriend's nin the accident. She swerved to avoid your husband's truck and ended up rolling her car. She's

still in the hospital now."