The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1738

"How could you have hurt yourself so badly?" Romeo's gaze was filled with concern as he said, "Sit down. I'll fetch the first aid kit."

"No need for that." Arabella dismissed his offer, struggling with the knot one-handed.

"Hold still, let me do that." Romeo, afraid that she might worsen the injury.

If he had known she would get hurt, he would never have left her side to protect her to ensure her safety.

He carefully peeled off the blood-soaked bandage, neatly trimmed the fabric around her wound, cleanly applied medicine, and then bandaged it anew.

"With everything that’s happening abroad, and the holidays around the corner, what if we head back?" Romeo suggested with his heart distressed. "I've got people looking into those hitmen from tonight; we should have answers soon. You've wrapped up all your affairs here in Belloria, right?"

"Yeah, I've taken care of everything."

"Then we are ready to leave?"

"Absolutely."

Arabella had been thinking the same thing. She saw the clock striking three in the morning, which meant it was already ten in the morning back home.

"Can I use your phone?"

Her mobile was gone, a casualty of Martha’s actions and the ensuing explosion.

Hearing that she didn't even have a phone, Romeo’s heart hurt, and he quickly offered his phone.

Arabella gained access with her face ID.

"Do you have my parents on WhatsApp?" Arabella asked.