The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 806

Chapter 806

Alma nudged Serena with her elbow, promptly turning around to ask, "Kenneth, Louisa, what kind of fruit would you like? I'll wash them all together."

Serena, jostled by the unexpected nudge, accidentally sliced her own finger. A thin line of blood appeared.

Pretending to be surprised, Alma turned back, "Oh, Serena! What happened? Did you cut your finger? How careless! Mom, call the nurse quickly. A cut could lead to an infection if not treated properly."

Before Serena could retort, Alma intercepted again, "Serena, are you in a lot of pain? Hang in there, the nurse will be here soon!” She took the fruit and the peeler from Serena's hand, feigning worry, "You should go and have that wound dressed. I'll take care of the rest, but I can't make a fruit salad. We'll have to wait for you to do it for Grandma."

“Did Serena cut her finger?" Cornelia asked and called for the nurse immediately, "Take Serena to get her wound looked at."

“Certainly, Madam,’ the nurse responded politely and quickly whisked Serena away.

“Serena never used to know how to make a fruit salad, let alone peel fruits.” Alma sighed as she washed the fruits, “Unlike me, I've been slaving away in the kitchen since I was a kid"

“What do you mean ‘slaving’? I was training you!” Beverly feigned anger.

“Yeah, right. You just didn't pamper your children like they do."

Upon hearing this, Beverly turned to Cornelia, "Mom, look at your darling granddaughter."

Cornelia was lost in thought.

She pondered on Alma's words. Serena never knew how to peel fruits, let alone make a fruit salad. Had she learned to impress the family?

"Grandma, try some of the fruit I cut." Alma presented the fruit tray to Cornelia, picking up a slice of apple for her. "I know you love apples. Try it and tell me if my fruit is sweeter than Serena's."

Cornelia couldn't help but laugh, "Why does everything have to be a competition with Serena?"

“Because you favor her!" Alma grinned, trying to charm Cornelia.

After a while, she moved the fruit tray in front of Arabella, "Bella, do you want some?"

"You didn't even offer to your parents or to your uncle and aunt first; Cornelia chuckled, "It seems you really adore your sister: "Who wouldn't admire Bella? She's so accomplished!" Alma's smile was innocent and pure.

Arabella, however, was not interested. She simply replied, "I'm not hungry."