Scarlett blinked her eyes open, adjusting to the light in the room as her vision was still a little blurry. The faint scent of roses lingered in the air, and she realized she was back in her room. A maid was seated by her bedside, a damp cloth in hand, dabbing her forehead.
"What happened?" Scarlett mumbled, her voice weak and shaky.
The maid straightened up and offered a soft smile. "You fainted in the living room, my lady. Right in front of the royal family."
Scarlett groaned internally but kept her face neutral. "I fainted?" she repeated, her voice laced with curiosity. "Really?"
"Yes, my lady. It seemed serious, so the royal doctor attended to you immediately."
A slow smile crept onto Scarlett's lips.
"Such great timing!"
She thought to herself. Even when things seemed to be spi
