FreeNovelChapter 1374
"Ms. Bella will know what to do. I'll go fetch her!"
The servant had barely taken a step when Serena's sharp voice cut through, "By the tyou're done running around, Grandpa's
either going to be in agony or frozen stiff. Let's see if he can stand up first, we can talk about everything else back inside!"
The last thing she wanted was to lose face in front of Bella and she certainly didn't want Bella stealing the spotlight!
"I'm fine.” Darren didn't want his granddaughter to worry. He tried to stand, grimacing with the sharp pain in his back, groaning
several times before. With the help of his granddaughter and the servant, he managed to get on his feet.
In the study.
Bard spoke softly to the girl before him, “How did you find evidence about all those past incidents?"
Sof these things happened months or even years ago, yet Arabella had managed to uncover evidence of Calvin and Arlen’s
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtschemes against her grandparents. It was no small feat.
"It was actually something | overheard from your staff. Only a few people knew about my grandparents’ travel plans. | had them
list those people and started looking into them. Eventually, | cracked Mr. Clarence's phone, exported his chat logs with others, and
traced the connections from there."
“You know how to crack into people's phones?" Bard was surprised but nodded in acknowledgment, "Makes sense. If you can
tamper with multiple security systems, what's a single phone to you?"
Bard laughed, "Bella, you keep impressing me. You're going places, kid"
“You flatter me, Uncle Bard."
"How was Grandpa's mood in the OR last night?" Bard couldn't help but ask with concern.
“Disappointed, heartbroken, and furious,” Arabella summarized succinctly, "But he cto terms with it later."
“That's good to hear.” Bard sighed in relief, "I was worried about his emotional swings causing more health issues when he called
you to his room last night."
"He was indeed unwell, with a headache and feeling irritable. | gave him sacupuncture, and he fell asleep after that."
“Thank goodness for you." Bard looked appreciatively at the girl before him, "You've had to carry so much on your slender
shoulders lately. This family owes you a lot, and yet we still lean on you."
“You're too kind, Uncle Bard. I'm happy to contribute to the family"
"Now that things have settled, once | wrap up a few loose ends, I'll take you out for sfun"
Arabella smiled, "No need, Uncle Bard. You should spend twith Aunt Eunice when you're free. Romeo will takeout."
At the mention of Romeo, Bard paused, then smiled, “Ah, you've got plans with that young man, huh? Here | am holding you up
from your date. Go on then, enjoy your day with him. Don't worry about us. I'll make sure Grandpa is well taken care of.
“with you and Aunt Eunice here, I'm not worried; Arabella beamed, "If there's nothing else, | should get going."
She didn't want to keep Romeo waiting.
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“Alright, have fun, Bard said warmly, watching her, "And bring Romeo by sometime. I'd like to meet him, see how he treats you.
Your wedding's just around the corner."
Arabella cut him off before he could finish, "That's jumping the gun."
"You're practically engaged, and he's chased you from Solterra to Dawnstar. How's that jumping the gun? If you say the word, | bet
it'll be a done deal in no time,” Bard laughed heartily.
"You're just teasingnow, Uncle Bard. I'm off.” Arabella wasn't aware of the bashful, sweet smile spreading across her face as
she spoke.
It was the first tBard saw his niece with such an expression, and his smile deepened, watching her leave and thinking to
himself, "That McMillian lad is one lucky guy to have such an outstanding partner."
After heading downstairs, Arabella sent Romeo her location. Before she could ask him to cover, he immediately texted back,
[I'll be there in twenty minutes.]
A smile curled on Arabella's lips, [No rush, | still need to check on Grandpa.]
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