Chapter 162

"The doctor, what's going on with her? Isn't it just a fever? Why hasn't she come around yet?" Theodore stood next to the hospital bed, staring at Isabella's pale face, his brows drawn tight. He'd originally just planned to swing by, make sure she was alright, and head home. Victoria was waiting for him. But now, looking at Isabella like this, he couldn't just walk away. "Judging by her symptoms, it's just a fever," the doctor replied as he adjusted the IV drip. "She's been treated and the fever's gone down. As for the fainting, there could be a number of reasons. We need more examination to know for sure." "When will she wake up?" Theodore pressed, his tone a little tense. "Can't say for certain," the doctor admitted. "Technically, with the fever subsiding, she should be awake by now. It's a bit odd." Once the doctor left, Theodore stayed by the bedside, watching her. Isabella looked weak, her damp hair clinging to her forehead and cheeks. Her complexion was flushed with a sickly pink