286 The wiped generation

When I recover enough to walk, I bring Lavinia to the Empress Grandmother. I promised her that I would visit her after the debut to chat, but then so much happened that I couldn't keep my word.

As an apology, I'll let her see my daughter before the Emperor. He couldn't visit these days, so he'll lose his privileged position and be third in the family to see her. The first one, out of Alexander, was the Princess.

Kate is taking care of my baby as if she was trained, so I let her do most of the work. She was discharged from her other tasks as soon as it was clear that I wasn't going to die.

It's better that she focuses on Lavinia.

Once reached the building where the Empress Grandmother resides, I pick my daughter up and tell Kate to wait outside.

«You can come back in a couple of hours. I suspect it won't be a quick visit.»

«Are you sure you don't need me around?» she whispers. «That woman is said to be completely crazy...»