The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1599

Arabella bowed, murmured some words and it wasn't until an hour had passed that they set off to pay respects at the resting place of Carol's adoptive parents.

The plan was originally to visit them the next day, but as Carol pondered, she realized that New Year was fast approaching. She wanted to knit some cozy towels and scarves for her aunt and uncle, and time was running out.

As evening fell, Betty found Serena had fever; hastily, she went to Louisa, “Mrs. Collins, I went to deliver Ms. Serena's dinner and found her burning up with fever. May I call Dr. Osmond to check on her?"

Louisa, in the midst of a manicure, heard her words and responded in a nonchalant air without even looking up, "I sent her to the guesthouse to reflect, not to take her life. Call the doctor if you must."

Betty was taken aback by Louisa's cool and even a bit careless demeanor, a stark contrast to the flurry of worry she'd typically display if Serena so much as sneezed.

Without a moment to waste, Betty hurriedly called Dr. Osmond. After ending the call, she reported back, "Dr. Osmond will be here in half an hour. I'll go ahead and apply some fever patches to Ms. Serena."

"Okay," Louisa’s attention was still firmly on her nails, as if this trivia was a ripple too small to disturb the calm surface of her day.

Betty was shocked by her lack of concern but knew better than to comment.

Meanwhile, Serena lay in bed as her phone pinged with a news alert. It was about a sensational collaboration between the enigmatic star Summer and chart-topping singer David at a recent concert. Last night it was the first time Summer arrived there as an airborne guest, and also for David, it was the first time he released his song for his sister. Hence, it had taken the internet by storm. Praise poured in for their voices, their style, their talent, declaring their performance flawless; every detail and every line of the lyrics were considered impeccable.

In a huff, Serena tossed her phone aside, her headache worsening.