The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 2056

"Martin, save me!" Despite shielding her head and face, Serena didn't cease her cries for help within the hospital room, "Martin, come quick, your sister's gone mad."

Diana's rage intensified, her stiletto heel aimed menacingly at Serena's unprotected head.

The next second, however, the heel didn't make its intended contact; instead, it was caught firmly by Martin's hand.

"Martin, where did you.go?" Serena immediately clung to Martin, her tears flowing freely, "I was so scared I'd never see you again."

Diana was sickened by the display.

"What the hell are you doing?" Martin glared at his sister, furious beyond reason. He had only stepped out to handle some paperwork, and in the blink of an eye, chaos had erupted. What infuriated him even more was the sight of the two maids and nurses standing by idly while his sister attempted to bludgeon his girlfriend with her shoes!

Wielding her stiletto like a dagger, Diana accused, "Mom's life is hanging by a thread, and have you, her son, shown any concern? This tramp has caused all this suffering, and you think I’ll stand by? How dare she shamelessly force her way into the Cooper family? Doesn't she need to pay any price for her brazenness? The little discomfort she's experiencing is nothing compared to what Mom's going through!"

"Martin, let's call off the engagement. I can't bear this burden any longer." Serena whimpered from her wheelchair, looking the picture of vulnerability, "I want nothing more than for your mom to live a long, healthy life. Your sister has it all wrong. Your mother's heart attack was something none of us wanted to see."

"Save your crocodile tears for someone who buys them." Diana looked as if she wanted to lunge forward and strike again.

"Enough." Martin barked in a tone that brooked no argument, "Get out."

Serena felt a sting of injustice. That madwoman had hit her multiple times, and Martin was letting her walk away without consequence? Clearly, Martin still favored his own family.