On the first week of the new year in 1924, the palace was in a state of panic. Maria had fallen seriously ill, and no one could ascertain the cause. Alfonso, deeply concerned, summoned the royal doctor to examine his ailing wife.
The doctor, a seasoned professional who had attended to the royal family for many years, conducted a thorough examination. After a series of tests and assessments, he emerged from Maria's chamber with news that would bring both joy and anxiety. Maria was pregnant.
Alfonso's initial worry transformed into sheer elation as he embraced the prospect of becoming a father. He rushed back to Maria's side, his eyes brimming with happiness, and held her hand gently.
"Maria, my love, you're going to be a mother," he whispered, his voice filled with both excitement and tenderness.
Maria, though still weak from her illness, managed a weak but radiant smile. "Our child," she murmured, "our beautiful child."
