The chief physician was filled with joy. He couldn't hide the fact that he was happy for the queen. Oh, how he wished His Majesty the King was alive to see and witness another of his child being born. But sadly, he wasn't alive. His smile faded when he noticed he was the only one celebrating. He saw a look of surprise on Victoria's face and her gaze was fixated on Lord Richard. The physician's gaze traveled to Lord Richard and saw him swallow. What was happening between these two? He was certain they were communicating with their eyes, but what they were talking about, he didn't know.
"I know this came as a surprise to you Your Majesty," he said, shifting his gaze back at the queen. She blinked several times as if one breaking from a reverie. "Children are a blessing, and we should be happy for them," he added.
