From where Ursula lay it seemed that Elladora was firmly in denial, if her situation weren't so dire surely she would have told her that she was going to pull through? "How can this be a blessing?" If she did live then she would certainly be pleased that she never had to worry about conceiving again, but that seemed so out of reach it couldn't raise her spirits. She wouldn't live to enjoy that peace of mind. Phineas would obviously never touch her again now that he had no reason to. "Aren't you going to read the letter?" It wasn't finished but she could perhaps finish it now. "Read it out loud to me."

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