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 sinfluential 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.

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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 should eat something first. In

case there's something there that needs your attention, you might go 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 chome, 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 smedical 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 call the way here? Did you have breakfast? | was chatting with Dr. Pierce and had my phone on silent, didn't

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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."

Through Dr. Pierce, Louisa and the rest of the family had learned about all that had happened to their daughter and their affection

and concern for her grew.

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

"Bella, you're here too?" Clark drew his sister closer, relieved that without the other brothers around, he could finally spend some

twith her.

"Clark? Did you hear about grandparents’ check-up at the hospital too?"

"lI saw you hurriedly leave this morning and found out from the staff about the grandparents’ hospital visit. | tried calling them, but

no one picked up. By the t| arrived, dad had just called back to say they were okay."

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