Chapter 27

It was early in the morning, the next day. Isabella opened her eyes slowly and looked around. It was still dark outside. Her eyes slowly adjusted to the dim light, when she saw someone sitting by her bedside. She sat up and touched the person, realizing it was Maggie; she shook her and she woke up.

“Princess, you are awake!” Maggie said worriedly.

“How long was I sleeping?” Isabella asked curiously. Her head was hurting so bad.

“Princess, since you lost consciousness after the horseback riding incident yesterday afternoon, you have been sleeping. And last night your temperature was high,” Maggie updated her.

“So I had a fever?” Isabella thought within her. No wonder she wasn’t feeling good.

Maggie felt her forehead with her hands.

“You are still hot, princess,” Maggie exclaimed. “Please lie down and rest for now. I will be here to look after you, so you do not worry. I will get you some ice tea. The doctor said you need plenty of rest to regain your strength,” Maggie said. Isabella no