[ He is already worried about her, fearing that something truly is wrong, and while he has every confidence in the healers and chirurgeons, there are some things that cannot be healed or mended. And in this moment, he finds himself conflicted between deciding what is best for the children or what is best for her. Certainly if she returns to their bed, they will worry, but he imagines they would worry regardless.

Because an answer to his dilemma does not appear to be forthcoming, he merely pulls her even closer; quite the feat, considering they are already quite close indeed. ]

Perhaps you should rest more. I could have arrangements made for the children to be escorted to the festivities when they begin while we remain here. [ And that way, he could be present to assist her with anything that she needed. ]