The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella)

Chapter 2042

The television screen flashed with another live photo, capturing Louisa, arm in arm with her daughter,

chatting with guests, her smile as radiant as the early spring sun. It appeared she was introducing her

daughter to some influential figures.

Tears brimmed in Serena's eyes, her gaze flecked with a hint of resentment.

Her mother, who had once showered her with love and affection, showed no sign of sorrow over her

loss. Instead, this once tender mother now beamed with warmth and cordiality, a stark contrast to the

cold-hearted woman who had locked her in the basement not long ago.

Serena felt a mix of anger, frustration, and hurt as her tears fell like pearls slipping off a broken

necklace.

The following morning.

When Arabella woke up, the house felt eerily quiet. Upon inquiring, she learned that her grandparents

had gone to Hope Hospital for a check-up.

"Are they not feeling well?"

Arabella wondered if her grandparents were unwell and, not wanting to disturb her after the evening's

gala, had quietly slipped away to the hospital for an examination.

"They didn't mention why, but your parents heard about it and have already rushed over. I'm not quite

sure what's going on."

Arabella tried calling her mother, but there was no answer. She then called her father, but again, no one

picked up.

Just as Arabella was about to drive over, a servant hurriedly brought her a sandwich, "Ms. Bella, you

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hungry for a while."

Touched by the servant's concern, Arabella smiled, accepted the sandwich with a thank you, and ate

her breakfast on the go. As she arrived at Hope Hospital, her mother finally returned her call.

"Bella, why are you up so early? Did you hear about your grandparents coming to the hospital and got

worried?"

Louisa's voice was cheery, "They're fine, dear. They just wanted to show their appreciation to Dr. Pierce

from Hope Hospital. Before you came home, Dr. Pierce took good care of you, and when you were

trending on social media, he stepped in to clear up the situation and explain things for you. So, to thank

him, your grandparents donated some medical equipment to the hospital."

Louisa continued, "Now that the equipment has arrived, Dr. Pierce invited them to have a look and take

the opportunity to do a check-up. It's also a chance to encourage more seniors to commit to yearly

health screenings."

Arabella sighed in relief, "That's good to hear. I'm at the hospital now, where are you guys?"

"My dear girl, you came all the way here? Did you have breakfast? I was chatting with Dr. Pierce and

had my phone on silent, didn't see your call. We're now in the emergency building, on the twenty-

second floor. Dr. Pierce has been singing your praises all the way."

"Okay, I'm coming up." Arabella had just ended the call when someone tapped her shoulder.

"Clark? Did you hear about grandparents' check-up at the hospital too?" Reаd at NovelDrama.Org

But since he was there, he might as well go up, see the grandparents, and keep his sister company.