“Is he awake?”
“Yes, you can see him now. One at a time please, he’s requesting to see Edwina and Louis.”
“I see.”
“And the Duchess of course.” The doctor added. “The rest of you should please wait your turn.” The doctor added. Louis led the duchess and Edwina into the private ward where the duke was. He opened the door for the ladies to walk in before shutting it behind him.
“Father.” Edwina rushed to his side and hugged him.
“Mija, how are you?”
“I’m not fine. Why didn’t you tell anyone?”
“I told your mom.”
“I meant us, we deserve to know.”
“I didn’t want you to be worried, or cancel the wedding.”
“When you found out, you didn’t even know about Louis and I, the engagement will be canceled until you’re fine.”
“You will not do such a thing.”
“We can’t have a wedding witho
