Serena and Martha were helped in, lying on separate sofas, their faces pale from pain.
Louisa rushed over after hearing the news and asked, "What happened? Get Dr. Zoe over here."
"Mum, I tripped, and Martha fell trying to help me."
Because they slipped on oil, the fall was harder and the pain more intense.
"Let me see." Louisa lifted the back of Serena's clothing gently upon seeing only women around. Her entire back was covered in bruises!
"I failed to protect Miss Serena; please punish me, Ma'am!" Martha was in so much pain that she was almost in tears. This damn Rosemary, the floor was so slippery; how come she was completely fine?
Did she notice the oil on the floor from the start?
No way!
With her eyesight, how could she have noticed?
Even if she did, how could she have confidently strolled into the room, perfectly avoiding the oil slick?