His mother gave a satisfied nod, rose from her seat, and leveled him with a stare that had him looking at his feet. "I am aware that you are going through this to make me happy. Not yourself, not Astoria, but me. And that is foolish. We did not survive this war, unlearn the vitriol we believed for so long, to continue making these foolish choices. I’m sure you are aware of the medical clause in the betrothal contract. Now that I am aware of the hidden diagnoses, I have sent the Greengrasses notice that the marriage is void, the wedding is cancelled, and Astoria will be returning home in two days time."