The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1060

Early the next morning, Kenneth and Louisa were up and about, sitting in the living room, their eyes occasionally darting upstairs.

Seeing their attention constantly divided, Edith couldn't help but ask, "Are you waiting for Ms. Bella to wake up?"

Louisa nodded, "We thought we'd have breakfast together."

"Ms. Bella left before dawn with a backpack on her shoulders. It looked like she was planning a long journey."

"Bella's already left?" Louisa expressed surprise. It was barely past seven in the morning. Where could the young girl be heading off to with her bag packed?

"Do you think she might have gone to school? Did she pack some clothes to change into?" Kenneth offered, "Why don't you give her a call?"

If nothing was going on at school, maybe she could take some time off and join them abroad.

Louisa dialed Arabella's number, only to be met with the automated voice message: The number you have dialed is currently switched off.

"We should get going," Louisa turned to Kenneth, "My brother mentioned last night that mom's condition isn't promising. I'm anxious about any unforeseen circumstances, so I'd like to see her as soon as possible."

"I was hoping Bella could take a look. Maybe there's a chance for improvement? Let's wait a bit longer. Bella might be in class and unable to answer her phone. Why don't you send her a message?" Kenneth held onto a glimmer of hope in his daughter's medical skills.

Louisa sent another text, waiting in silence for two hours. Arabella's phone remained off. Eventually, she stood up and said, "Let's head abroad. Once Bella replies, if she can, I'll ask her to join us there."