Chapitre 198: Scene CXCVIII

The rustle of the letter was missed by her ear for the numbing beat of her heart governed her hearing. And with sharp, unsettled eyes… the letter was read with impatience by the woman.

[ Her Illustrious Grace,

Given the urgency I have been summoned to the city's borders with, this letter is what I deemed needed to hand the Archduchess, for this server is aware of your intense wish to learn your womb's worth today. ]

"..."

[ It is difficult for myself to say this letter also aids this server's heart… for good news is not what I am to convey. ]

"..... 'A withered womb is what you possess'…" — Ewelina's mutter did not tremble as she read the bit that sentenced profound despair and sorrow to her everything once again.

Reading only a tad more of many more words, deepening her pain yet unable to finish the physician's message. — "... 'Regrettably… the Archduchess cannot bore any children in such barren womb'…"

"....."