Chapter 140

[Isabella’s POV]

It has been a few days since Ragnar left the capital for some business. As for me, I have been in my courtyard all this time contemplating the news about my mother being alive.

I am taking a stroll at the rose garden this morning, just after breakfast.

"Princess Isabella." Philips said while escorting me in my walk. "You have been sighing for many times now. If you have any problems, you know that you can confide with me."

I looked at Philip in a daze. He was looking at me with worry in his eyes. This made me snap out from my daze.

"I didn’t realize that I have been sighing." I smiled at him.

"Well you have been out of it this past few days." Philips said. "You know you can talk to me, Isa."

I looked at Philip and contemplated. He has been a loyal friend to me and I know he won’t ever betray my trust. I sighed heavily and looked at the light blue sky with white clouds passing by.

"Philips, what if your mother was still alive?" I asked metaphorically. "I mean, what