Chapter Forty-Eight: Does Her Happy Ending Exist?

Isabella couldn’t shake the fear that Leonardo’s poisoning had cast a dark shadow over her, trapping her in a place where she had no allies. As the minutes stretched into an agonizing passage of time, Isabella’s mind raced with questions. What evidence did they have against her? How could she prove her innocence when even her own memories were shrouded in uncertainty? In the midst of her despair, Isabella thoughts turned to Alexander, the man she loved. She wished he were by her side, providing the strength and reassurance she desperately needed. The ache of separation added another layer of torment to her already distressed state. Weeks passed in that cold, dark prison. Isabella’s spirit faded like a fragile flower in a never-ending storm. The tiny light through the bars cast shadows on her tired face, telling a story of pain etched into every line. Torture became her unwelcome companion, leaving bruises and marks on her once-beautiful body. Shackles held her captive, like heavy c