The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella)

Chapter 2010

[Yeah, | mean, most folks would've passed out cold at the sight of all that blood. But Arabella, her face, her reaction, she was just

too calm.]

[The thing is, no matter what complications cup during surgery, she handled them like a pro, as if it was all just child's play to

her.]

[The doctors, they treated her with so much respect. Her skills must've really impressed them, earned their admiration.]

[So, are you saying she's like a miracle worker?]

[The patient was clearly cured, so why are there rumors that he died because of her? What's the real story?]

[I can't imagine the Collins family would just cram Arabella with medical jargon and procedures for the sake of a title. Those

doctors were in a rush to save a life, they wouldn't just play along with a charade. | believe in their professional integrity.]

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[Then who the heck took that video of the family crying outside the OR, claiming Arabella botched the surgery? Who's trying to

smear her name?]

It didn't take long for netizens to dig up the identity of the filmer - a guy named Algernon.

[Algernon? Who's that?]

[He's not a reporter, so what's he doing lurking around the hospital, filming stuff? Trying to hurt Arabella?]

[Does anyone know who this guy is? He looks young, clean-cut. Could it be he's got a thing for Arabella and, when she didn't

reciprocate, decided to throw mud?]

[No way, right?]

Online, the buzz was all about figuring out who Algernon was. Ssleuths tracked the video back to Hope Hospital's official

account. Meanwhile, Dr. Pierce from Hope Hospital was cornered by a swarm of journalists, ready to take their questions head-on.

"Bella's medical prowess is witnessed by everyone here, not just by me, the hospital director, but also by other doctors and

patients."

Dr. Pierce said leisurely, "Phillip was treated here before, so naturally, a lot of people online are concerned about his recovery. Let

Reporters were jostling for a scoop, crowding around Dr. Pierce with their mics and cameras almost in his face.

"Six months ago, Phillip's condition took a turn for the worse. We had a Dr. Hermosa who was treating him, and she, fearing the

responsibility, wanted to wait for the family before taking action. She suggested we administer a sedative and a 'peaceful passage’

concoction."

Dr. Pierce, unflustered by the barrage of cameras, continued, "Laypeople might not know what those are, but any doctor who's

worth their salt knows that those shots are basically a signal of the end. They give the patient a brief resurgence, but once it wears

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off, not even the most renowned surgeon could bring them back. She was writing him off before giving him a fighting chance."

"If it weren't for Bella happening by, going against the grain, and teaming up with Dr. Caden to save Phillip, he might well have

been gone by now."

Dr. Pierce affirmed, "So, you see, Bella's skills are evident to all. They're not sfabrication by the Collins family to glorify her.

She was mentored by the esteemed Mr. Barton, so her level of expertise isn't surprising. | also hope everyone will stop the attacks,

give her sprivacy, and stop intruding on her life."

People online were stunned.

[If Dr. Pierce says so, Arabella's skills must be legit! So she really did save Phillip. And that car crash victim, she guided the surgery

verbally. Incredible.]

[My mom's an OB-GYN at Hope Hospital, and she confirmed Arabella saving Phillip is true! At the time, Romeo brought in a bunch

of top doctors, but none of them were needed. They were all blown away by Arabella's expertise, feeling inferior and even asked

her for advice.]