The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1148

Serena, her voice choked with sobs, struggled to speak. Her tears fell like pearls from a snapped string, rolling down her cheeks one after another.

"I didn't mean to. Seeing Granny hurt like this, I blame myself. I wish I could take on all the pain myself."

The crowd watched her weep, her hair disheveled, and her clothes damp with tears.

"Why did the wheelchair slip?" Arabella asked.

"The flowers in the garden was in full bloom, and it was so beautiful. I wanted to take Grandma there to see it and pick some flowers to put in her room. But the branch was too high, and I accidentally bumped into the wheelchair when I jumped down."

Perhaps realizing that she was at fault, Serena cried even harder, hugging Louisa tightly.

"Mom, I didn't mean to. Grandma has been so good to me for eighteen years, I would never want to hurt her. I was just trying to pick some flowers for her, she loves flowers so much."

Louisa patted her back, "Crying won't help now. Just be more careful next time. Your grandma hasn't recovered yet, and this fall will only make her suffer more."

"I understand, Mom. I won't act on my own anymore. I'll ask for your approval before I do anything. I won't let Grandma get hurt again."

Serena's crying was heart-wrenching.

A maid, unable to bear the sight, stood up to testify.

"I saw the wheelchair roll away from a distance. Serena tried to save Old Mrs. Griffith right away, but the wheelchair was too heavy, and it was moving too fast. Serena was dragged along and fell even farther than Old Mrs. Griffith."

"Let Serena change her clothes first," Sampson suggested, then turned to the caretaker. "Bella will stay with Old Mrs. Griffith. You go check if Serena is hurt and give her some medication."

"Yes, sir," the maid replied, approaching Serena.

Serena was still weeping, "Uncle Sampson, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to."