Charles chuckled and that surprised his mother. "Is that what you came all this way to say?" he asked, grabbing Isabella's hand after as though he intended to ignite his mother's rage.

"Did you hear what I said Charles? Your wife is incapable of giving birth!"

"So?" He laughed again and faced the woman beside him who was trying to keep a blank face. Claire wondered why Charles was acting like it was no big deal. She knew how particular he was about having a child or two when finally married.

"How is this funny Charles? I am trying to tell you that-"

"I already knew Mother. And it is...