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.

"The Duke of Northwatch's family truly has

grown attached to the boy, almost as if he were his own son. He felt both pity

many visitors came to call, she had Frederick turn them all away,

touch of arrogance. As the heir of the

especially since Leona was gentle

people could only dream

had reason to be

he was proud enough to look

noble family background, was beautiful, skilled in martial arts, and

her, who sought to remarry so soon after a divorce, were

loyal to one man for life. Divorce had been her first

Samuel held very traditional views. He made no effort to hide his

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Carissa would have

wouldn't

no intention of

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