Chapter 1377

Arabella’s gaze once again settled on Serena.

"I heard Grandpa groaning in pain, so I just wanted to apply some ointment on him.” Serena scrambled

for an excuse, "Wasn't Uncle Bard looking for a word with you? I didn't want to disturb you two, so I

didn't ask"

Darren, worried that his granddaughters would start arguing over him, quickly interjected, “I'm fine, no

need to worry. It's just a scratch."

"I'll go grab some medicine from my room.” Arabella didn't continue to argue with Serena. Once she

returned with the ointment, she instructed her uncle, "Apply this three times a day, a thin layer should

do. It'll help with the swelling and the pain."

"Pain relief sounds good. Good." Darren could hardly move with the pain. The medicine was just what

he needed.

“Come with me." Arabella shot a glance at Serena.

Serena followed, her pride slightly bruised.

"Go ahead and apply the ointment to Dad. I won't watch. I'll wait outside." Eunice found an excuse and

quietly followed them.

Arabella led Serena to the adjoining parlor and regarded her coolly, “Was it your idea to take Grandpa

out fora walk in the garden?"

Her chilly demeanor intimidated Serena, who murmured defensively, “What's it to you?"

Arabella’s eyes flashed with displeasure, “Haven't learned from last time, have you?"

"I already explained last time, it wasn't on purpose. I just wanted to take Grandma out to enjoy the

snowscape in the garden. I didn't anticipate the icy path, the wheelchair slipping. None of that was

expected. If I had known it could've caused Grandma to fall, I would never have taken her out!"

Arabella replied icily, “Last time, Grandma hadn't even fully recovered, and you insisted on taking her

out into the cold. The staff warned you, but you did as you pleased. Now, with the temperature below

zero, you suggest Grandpa go for a walk outside. And in non-slip-resistant slippers. What were you

thinking?"

"I didnt think it through. I just wanted to relive the old days, walking with Grandpa, that's all."

"Did the adults really let you walk in a blizzard when you were a child?"

Serena fell silent, unable to respond.

“You should be grateful Grandpa didn't get as hurt as Grandma did. Last time, she fell face-first from

her wheelchair, rolled over twice, and hit a decorative rock. She was covered in bruises. Though not

life-threatening, those injuries meant days of suffering for someone her age. Thank goodness that

slope wasnt longer, or the consequences could have been dire!"

"I've said it wasn't intentional! Why do you speak to me with such accusation? As if I deliberately

harmed Grandma and Grandpa!"

“Because you act without thinking. You're just trying to close the gap between yourself and our

grandparents, aren't you? Afraid that with me back, all their love will shift to me, leaving you out in the

cold, right? You could have spent time with them indoors, had a cup of coffee, chatted, and they would

have been happy. Instead, you dragged them outside into the cold to get hurt."

Serena retorted angrily, "I told you it wasn't on purpose! When it suddenly began to snow, I just wanted

to hurry Grandpa back inside."

"On a snowy day, you rush an elderly man? Really smart."

“Arabella!” Serena clenched her teeth in fury, ‘Don't think just because you are my sister, you can lord

over me.

You're not in charge here!"

"Don't forget who allowed you to stay in this house! I finally help heal someone, and you manage to get

them hurt twice."

"I said it wasn't on purpose!" Serena was seething, wondering if Arabella was incapable of

understanding her.