The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1226

Chapter 1226

“Alright." Hans hung up without saying whether he'd be coming home or not.

Martha was frantic, locking at Serena unconscious on the bed, her temperature already spiking at 102.6 Fahrenheit.

She opened the door and called out to Edith, who was standing by the entrance. "Serena's running a fever, go grab some fever patches. Also, get the kitchen to make something she likes."

“Are you ordering me around?"

“What do you mean?" Martha put on a haughty air. “Serena's sick, isn't it your job as a servant to take care of her?"

“Why don't you?"

“I need to stay here and look after Serena!"

Edith stood in place, giving a cold laugh. "Serena hasn't apologized to Ms. Bella yet."

“What did you say?"

“Hans said not to feed her until she shows remorse. If you want a fever patch, you can go get it yourself. My job is to stand here “Edith, are you taking me for a fool?" Martha bristled with rage. “Who do you think you are?"

“I'm just a humble servant.’ Edith met her gaze, unflinching. “Just like you."

Martha was furious. "Just you wait!"

As Martha stormed out, she deliberately bumped into Edith. Unfazed, Edith stuck out a foot to trip her up.

Edith, standing by the door, heard Martha twisting the facts and was about to retort.

Martha started to cry harder. "Serena's so sick and there's no doctor to see her. She hasn't had a bite to eat since noon. She's never known such hardship! She kept saying she was wrong, that she wanted to apologize to you and Ms. Bella when you got back. But she couldn't hold on."

Before Hans could respond, Martha fell to her knees.

“Hans, I beg you, for the sake of your sibling bond, please allow a doctor to see Serena. I'm really afraid for her life. She's been running a high fever for so long! Please let the kitchen prepare some hot porridge for her? I beg you."

Seeing this woman in her fifties kneeling on the floor, crying and pleading, Hans was moved.

Looking at the girl on the bed, he was reminded of years ago when she was sick, how the whole family would gather around her, caring and fussing.