It sounds as though your wife has fallen ill.

[It may be good to hear that Javert himself is doing well, but it's the way he's dodging the question that worries Edgeworth. Hearing a serious statement from the Inspector is one thing, but the grave undertones of the announcement are worrisome. The finer details of whatever may be occurring now are none of the prosecutor's business, but if it is something he should be aware of, he will listen.]

Will you be requesting more time off? It remains an option if necessary.