The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 800

Chapter 800

It was just the very next moment.

Arabella's movement halted mid-air.

Louisa sensed something was amiss, she couldn't help but ask, "Bella, what's wrong?"

"There's something wrong with this water."

As soon as she uttered these words, everyone in the room was stunned. The water was tainted? What was wrong?

"There's a slow-acting poison in it."

Arabella's statement sent a wave of shock across the faces of everyone present, even Cornelia was visibly taken aback.

This was the Collins family's private hospital!

Every single healthcare worker on this floor catered solely to the needs of the Collins family!

Under such circumstances, outsiders couldn't possibly gain entry!

So, when could someone have possibly poisoned the water?

Arabella, clearly aware of this dilemma, asked Louisa, "Has anyone else been here recently?"

"No one, just us, the doctors and nurses, and two nursing workers."

Since Arabella’s grandparents were in the same room, they were looked after by two nursing workers separately. Apart from them, no outsiders had been present.

Arabella's gaze swept over everyone present. Serena noticed her scrutiny and immediately felt a bit uneasy.

Arabella then opened her grandfather's water bottle. It wasn't poisoned. Could it be that the person who poisoned the water was targeting her grandmother alone?

"Besides you two, who else knew that my grandparents use separate water bottles?" Arabella inquired again.

"The doctors and nurses probably didn't pay attention to these details. Apart from us and the family, no one else should know."

By this time, Helen's face had turned somewhat unnatural. She knew Arabella was knowledgeable in medical matters but she hadn't expected that she could instantly spot what was wrong with the water.

Now, Arabella turned her attention towards Helen. She was sitting beside her grandfather, her head bowed, trying to keep a low profile. However, Arabella could make out a hint of panic in her demeanor.

"So, Helen is the one who poisoned the water."

Arabella's words scared Helen, making her jump to her feet, defensively retorting, "Ms. Bella, you can't speak recklessly!"

Julie, who was standing by, jumped to her colleague's defense, "It couldn't have been Helen. She's always been devotedly taking care of the old man.’