A/N: Hello everyone, Happy Wednesday! I have a new chapter for you guys. It's shorts, but it's very important.
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Chapter 53: A Love's Secret
"Your Highness, you sent for me?" The doctor stood at the doorway, waiting for permission to enter. Looking from her lady's maid, she looked at the doctor standing there. She had called for a doctor a little bit ago. For two weeks now she hadn't been feeling well. She would wake up early and rushing for the bed pot. Though she didn't feel completely sick, she still wanted to know why she was feeling this way.
"Yes I did, please do come in." She said, standing up while her maids stayed seated. The doctor walked towards her as the guards shut the door, giving them privacy. Setting the medical bag on a table, he looked at her. She looked behind her at the ladies. "Ladies, would you mind giving us privacy?" She asked them. As much as they wanted to stay, they bowed and walked out of the room, except for Catherine. She was Christine's head lady's maid and her closest friend here. Christine knew she could trust Catherine would keep this silent. Now alone with the doctor and Catherine, she let the doctor begin.
"May I ask what is wrong?" He asked as he grabbed a few things.
"I haven't been feeling well lately, doctor. I've been nauseous and throwing up in the mornings." She went on explaining what was wrong as the doctor listened.
"How long have you been feeling like this?" He asked as he started his examination.
"Couple of weeks." She answered. "After I returned from Scotland, I started feeling like this. I don't recall eating something strange or anything." The doctor only nodded as he continued his examination. Towards the end, he couldn't figure out what was wrong. She didn't have a fever or any signs of being sick. There was only one last option and it was a long shot, especially with her. However, he decided to give it a shot.
"May I ask you something…personal?" He asked nervously, knowing he was treading on dangerous ground.
"You may, doctor." She answered. He took a deep breath before asking.
"While you were in Scotland…did you…" He was almost too nervous to ask.
"Yes." She answered, knowing what he was asking. He looked at her, seeing the embarrassed look in her eyes. Yes, though she didn't regret what she did with Erik, there was still an embarrassment of having others find out.
"May I ask when the last time was?" He asked, preparing for his next examination.
"A couple of weeks ago." She answered. "The last night I was in Scotland with…him." She didn't say his name, not wanting to put him in danger of anything. Nodding, he quickly explained the procedure to let her know before preforming. After he finished, she waited patiently. "Well?" She asked, nervous to see what he says. Could I be…?
"You're with child."
Some were hoping CHristine would be pregnant and your hopes are right. Now how will this affect her marriage plans? Find out soon
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