Chapter: 1008
It was definitely a time when morning sickness started, but Astelle had no morning sickness symptoms at all.
“Some people do not have morning sickness. I don’t think you need to worry too much.”
Gretel reassured her after examining her closely.
“Is that so?”
Astelle stroked her belly. She is in her second month, but her stomach is still flat.
“I had severe morning sickness when I had Theor.”
“It’s the second time, so it’s bound to be different from your first pregnancy.”
Astelle nodded.
“How are you feeling, Gretel?” asked Astelle anxiously.
They went to the summer palace together, but Gretel slept in her room upon arrival, saying she was tired.
It was hard to see her face because she slept almost throughout the vacation.
Astelle didn’t let anyone wake her up because she thought it must be because she was so tired.
“I’m fine now. I guess I relieved my fatigue since I slept a lot on vacation,” Gretel replied while making medicine for Astelle on the spot.
Then a maid came in carrying a small gift box.
“Your Majesty the Empress. The Countess of Roden has sent you a present.”
“Countess?”
Inside the gift box are three glass bottles filled with tea leaves. There is also a letter explaining that the tea is beneficial for pregnancy.
Immediately after returning to the palace, the noble ladies have been visiting Astelle and were trying to look especially good.
“It’s because of Fritz.”
Astelle let out a sigh as she set the Countess’ present on the table.
Gretel asked, “The Duke?”
“Everyone is sending me presents hearing I’m looking for a partner for Fritz for the upcoming masquerade ball.”
Then she heard a light tinkling noise.
She turned around and saw Gretel wiping off the medicine spilled on the table.
“Gretel, are you okay?”