Already, the head shaking had increased in vigor. “It is against my religion to bear children out of wedlock, Dr. Grigsby. In fact, I have lived a bachelor these past several years because my religion so profoundly renounces any who would lie with another out of wedlock. I could never….” There was a pause, as if the words couldn’t even form on his tongue. “I could never.”
Dr. Grigsby nodded. “Let’s give this treatment at least two good weeks. Then, if we do not have Genevieve back—at least the Genevieve you married, if not the one she was before the sinking of the Mary Ann—we shall look at alternatives.”
“Very well then,” Edwards sighed. “And you shall keep me posted on her progress?”
“I shall,” the doctor confirmed as they both stood and crossed to the door.
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