Chapter 212

When the meaning of those words finally penetrated, Vetta was absolutely devastated. “No. No, Monah, there must be some kind of mistake,” she whispered.

But Monah shook her head. “You have been here for more than three hours of the clock, Mistress. I checked and rechecked.” She shook her head sadly again. “There is no mistake; you have a damaged womb.”

“No...” Vetta couldn't believe this. All her dreams...her world came crashing around her. Her womb was damaged.

“You said it's not your first miscarriage?” the woman inquired softly.

Vetta nodded slightly, her head filled with words she wished were never true. Her body trembled dreadfully.

“That's your second?”

“The third,” she admitted reluctantly. “First was the first few months in slavery. The other was the last few months of slavery. Than this recent one.”

“Oh. That will do it.” Monah dropped the cup and sat down beside her. “If I'd examined your body when you came for Door-ga, I would hav