Chapter: 958

She brought it here on purpose because Gretel has developed a new herbal tea that is good for health.

When Gretel was mentioned, the topic of the plantation was brought up as well.

The two exchanged various topics about the capital city.

When the teacup was half empty, Astelle asked his grandfather.

“Well, Grandpa.”

“Hm?”

“Maybe my mother…….”

Would it be better not to ask?

Even so, Astelle wanted to know the truth.

“Did she have any children before she gave birth to Fritz?”

The marquis opened his eyes wide.

“Where did you hear that?”

“I happened to see my mother’s diary the other day.”

“Did she write something like that in her diary?”

“It was not explicitly written.”

“Hmm.”

The marquis lowered his gaze for a moment and let out a heavy sigh.

“She got pregnant right after she got married, but unfortunately, she miscarried within the month.”

Astelle tried hard not to show her shock.

Even though it was an answer she had already expected, it was still a shock when she confirmed it herself.

“I didn’t tell anyone because it wasn’t a good thing. As you know, in the past, such things were seen as the wife’s responsibility.”

“I see.”

Astelle could clearly understand why her mother married her father. It was to protect the child in her belly.

‘So my mother married my father while pregnant.’

If she was found to be pregnant, not only the child but also Count Ecklen wouldn’t have been safe.