The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1551

She hadn't expected the servant to be so clever, but with school starting, it would be a long time before.

"Oh, right, Mr. Cooper stopped by looking for you, but no one told him you were confined to the annex," Betty said as she placed a jar of ointment on the table. "He saw you had scratches on your face and brought this—he said it'll heal without leaving scars. There are other ointments too, for pain relief and to help wounds heal faster. He marked the instructions on them. Serena, Mr. Cooper sure is good to you."

Serena looked at the array of medicine boxes, each with a Post-it note in Martin's handwriting.

She hadn't expected that being locked away here, the only one who seemed to care about her injuries would be a stranger.

"Did mom and dad know he sent me ointments?" Serena inquired.

"Yes, I pleaded with the lady, told her about Mr. Cooper's kind gesture. Even if she is upset with you, she couldn't take it out on Mr. Cooper. After all, we'll have to keep up appearances with the Cooper family. Anyway, I begged for a while, and she walked away without a word, neither a yes nor a no. So I just mustered up the courage and brought the ointments."

Betty glanced at the time and added, "Serena, I really must go now, I'm out of time."

With a nod, Betty hurriedly picked up her meal box and scurried out, fearing she would stay past the allotted time.

The vast house once again grew silent.

Elsewhere.

Arabella had just gotten home when someone called out to her.