The lady prayed morning and evening for her husband to return safe and sound. She felt goosebumps when she heard his voice while sitting by the pond. She took off the hood of her cape and a single tear ran down her cheek. Tender, young, loving, she waited for me.

Out of habit, pressing her tightly to me, i winced because i couldn't do it. My hand instinctively lay on your stomach and my gaze dropped. I was stunned when i realized that you were pregnant. I always wanted a child, and you doubted that the gods would give us such an opportunity.

"The letter didn't arrive, right? you didn't know i was pregnant?" My wife asks quietly, smiling at my misunderstanding.