Chapter 270

The next day, Ryan woke up. He was still in pain, but it wasn't as unbearable as when his bone was being

reset.

Despite the discomfort, he forced a smile to reassure Carissa and the rest of the family.

His resilience was heart-wrenching to witness.

Even so, the acupuncture in his throat continued. Rowan insisted it couldn't be stopped. Since they didn't do it yesterday because of the bone-setting, it couldn't be skipped today.

Especially since Ryan had cried out during the procedure, which had proven the treatment to be effective. So, both Sebastian and Rowan believed that the poison in Ryan's body was being expelled faster than expected.

Additionally, the withdrawal symptoms from the Peony Bliss had not resurfaced, which greatly surprised Sebastian. He knew that even for adults who committed to quitting, the process could take over six months.

Yet, here was a seven-year-old child with such an indomitable will.

private conversation with Rowan, Sebastian said, "The Duke of Northwatch's family truly

treating Ryan for so long, he had grown attached to the boy, almost as if he

side. Although many visitors came to call, she had Frederick turn them

touch of arrogance. As the heir of the Earl of Gracehold and one of the top-scoring scholars, he had every

only added to his accomplishments, especially since Leona was gentle and virtuous, and

reached heights many people could only dream of achieving

reason to be

fact, he was proud enough

enough-she had a noble family background, was beautiful, skilled in martial arts, and had distinguished herself

sought to remarry so soon after a divorce,

should remain loyal to one man for life. Divorce had been her first mistake, and now, remarrying was an even greater

He made no effort

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that, Carissa

Carissa wouldn't have

no intention of hiding

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