Chapter 15 : Peace and Quiet

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Westhorpe Hall

Alexandra and the children were having some peace and quiet time at Westhorpe Hall. Charles was away at court and after they got back from France Mary Boleyn asks Alexandra for permission to leave because Mary told Alexandra she's getting married so Alexandra released Mary from her duties. To take Mary's place Cassandra summoned her little sister Lisa to England to serve Alexandra as a lady in waiting.

While Alexandra, Cassandra, Lisa and the children were outside getting some fresh air due to Alexandra being pregnant. The children noticed Charles returning from court but he doesn't look happy. Charles smiles at Stefano and Isabella.

Alexandra looks up from her book and sees Charles

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Alexandra looks up from her book and sees Charles. Then Both Cassandra and Lisa bow to Charles he nods his head to them and sits down.

"What happened at court yesterday and today," Alexandra asks Charles

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"What happened at court yesterday and today," Alexandra asks Charles. Charles looks up at his wife and hands Cassandra a folded up piece of paper. "Darling what you're holding and about to read will break your heart and the children's hearts," Charles said. Alexandra broke the wax seal un folded the paper and read the letter.

Dearest Cousin,

My marriage to Catherine of Aragon has been announced as null and void. I know your four children are Catherine's godchildren so you and your children are not to have any further contact with Catherine or the lady Mary. I'm sorry I have to do this to you, Charles and the children. In two days time I'll be sending you a document for you to sign to recognize me as the head of the Church of England. I love you cousin

From King Henry the Eighth.

Alexandra hands Lisa the letter and looks at Charles "Also my love Cardinal Wolsey has passed away," Charles said and whispers in Alexandra's ear in Italian "My love I'll protect you and our children from the Boleyn's," Charles said and kisses Alexandra's small pregnant belly.

Hampton Court

Alexandra returns to court with Charles. "Hola your Graces and it's wonderful to see you back at court Lady Brandon," said the Ambassador of Spain with a smile "Alexandra this is Sir Eustace Chapuys the ambassador of Spain," Charles said and Chapuys brought a chair for Alexandra to sit "Congratulation on your first child together," Chapuys said shaking Charles hand and kissing Alexandra's hand. When one of Anne's ladies in waiting came up to them "Your Grace my Mistress the lady Anne would like to see you in her room," said the girl whose name is Nan. Charles looks at Nan who's just standing there not helping his pregnant wife but Cassandra came running to help her mistress and Lisa looked at Nan "Can't you see that the Duchess of Suffolk is pregnant and you didn't help her you are rude," Lisa said and helped her sister.

Alexandra, Cassandra and Lisa follow Nan to Anne's room "My lady the Duchess of Suffolk is here," Nan said and opens the door. When she walks in Alexandra sees Thomas Boleyn, George Boleyn and Anne. Suddenly Anne gets up puts a pillow on the chair for Alexandra's back and helps Alexandra sit down but before Anne could say anything Thomas spoke first "How dare you how can a cold hearted person like you be with child already before Anne," Thomas yelled at Alexandra but Anne stopped her father "Alexandra I'm so happy for you and Charles I hope it's a boy," she said. George rolls his eyes "Soon my sister Anne will marry your cousin the king and she will be his queen," George said then Anne looks at her father and brother "the real reason that I ask to see you is that you're a mother and when I marry the king I'll carry his child," Anne said to Alexandra. "To keep your baby healthy inside your belly is wear comfortable shoes, walk around outside to get some air, sit comfortably, eat healthy foods, and don't get stressed out," Alexandra said to Anne and leaves the room.

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