Chapter 99: The Unbelievers 6

"Another woman?" Victoria almost could not believe her ears when she heard Martin's words.

"Women… there will be two coming next week. Two months later, her Blessedness will send another two and— "

"Women?" Victoria felt her knees turn weak. She staggered but was immediately supported by her maid, Grace. "You— you will accept another wife? You promised me— "

"They will not become my wives. Father assured me that you will stay as the duchess and my one and only wife. They will only exist to give birth to more of my children. Once they gave birth, we can take care of them and— "

"And you wanted me to take care of them?" Victoria's already pale face lost all its colors.

A different sensation rippled inside her stomach, making her want to puke her guts out. She swallowed the embarrassment and anger inside.

"Of course. Those women will be leaving their families. And children will grow up as our children."