The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 2082

Watching his mother on the stretcher bed, Martin was lost in a tumult of emotions. Nevertheless, he managed to voice his gratitude to the doctor for the treatment.

"Thank you, guys. I really appreciate the hard work."

For the past couple of hours, a team of specialists from various departments had collaborated to perform a life-saving surgery on his mother.

"No need to thank us, it's what we're here for," replied the doctors with a nod before leaving.

The nurse wheeled Florence into the ICU for further observation.

"Martin."

Serena's gentle voice called out to him from near the elevator.

Lifting his gaze, Martin saw her, poised and graceful, as Dora pushed her wheelchair toward him.

He quickly walked over to Serena and crouched beside her tenderly. "Did you hear? The doctors say Mom's going to make it. But whether she'll be back to her old self, well, that's in her own hands now."

"It must be your devotion and our undying love that moved the heavens. That's why she's still with us."

"Your arrival seems to have saved Mom's life. Does that mean you're our little lucky charm?" Martin ruffled Serena's hair affectionately before taking over from Dora and pushing the wheelchair into the elevator. "Now, let's go see Diana. Maybe your charm can turn her luck around too."

"Putting it that way makes me feel a bit pressured," said Serena with a light laugh.

But Martin failed to notice the strain behind her smile.

"How's Diana doing? What did the doctors say?" Serena inquired from her wheelchair.

"It's touch and go. The specialists are doing everything they can."

Serena caught the hint of resentment, a flicker of displeasure in her eyes, but she maintained a breezy smile. "Still so formal? Just call me madam."

Lana muttered, her mood dampened, but to keep her job, she reluctantly corrected herself, "Madam."

It was clear that Serena had no concern for Diana's condition. In such a crisis, who would care about a title? The priority would surely be Diana's wellbeing.

Serena's eagerness for the title 'Madame' betrayed her blatant ambition, utterly unmasked.

Just then, the elevator dinged open and Fitch emerged, looking frantic. His temper flared upon spotting Serena.

"What is she doing here?" Fitch challenged Martin, his voice thick with anger.

Fitch had previously opposed his friend Martin's relationship with Serena, aligning with Diana's views, which often brought him into contact with Diana. As he got to know Diana better, he realized she was a wonderful person and began to pursue her.