She blinked at him when he seemed not to get that she was releasing him. What was wrong with him?? She sighed then and said, "Children. I spoke to the doctor and there was more than one heartbeat that he heard when he examined me. There are two, as far as he understands. But didn't you hear me? It's done... you're free... you do not have to marry me. I do not wish to marry you. I thought this would please you."

She stared at him dumbfounded.