Chapter 242: The Private Physician
The Queen's gaze settled on Kathryn like a weight. The physician stood still as she waited for the Queen's words.
"You have done well," the Queen said at last, her voice cool and measured. "You may leave."
Kathryn bowed deeply. She gathered her satchel with quiet efficiency, tucking away everything that had been brought out.
"Your Majesty," she said, "I shall need to return at a later time. The Princess requires continued treatment. I must prepare stronger medicine than what I have here. The infection in her feet will not respond to ordinary salves, and the scars on her back need more than a single application of herbs."
The Queen inclined her head, a slow, deliberate movement that conveyed permission without warmth.
"See that you do."
