Chapter 793

Herbert stared at Malcolm, momentarily speechless.

Malcolm shut his eyes, his mind racing as he spoke methodically. “After I settled her, I looked into her background but didn’t find anything suspicious Gradually, I forgot about her I only instructed the servants to keep an eye on her. I never laid a hand on her, which the servants there can testify to it was my oversight. I’ve been too busy and let her slip my mind. had no idea she was actually Lord Henry’s concubine’s daughter.”

Joy flickered across Herbert’s face, but it quickly faded as he realized this was merely a facade–a crafted by his brother to placate him.

He knew Malcolm well. If there was a suspicious individual nearby, he would have ordered an investigation. No matter the results, that person would never be allowed to stay. They would definitely be chased away or kept at a distance, never allowed to get close.

Herbert’s heart grew heavy, and disbelief crept into his voice as he asked, “Why would you do this?”

Malcolm pressed his lips together, keeping his eyes closed, his face a mask of anger and disappointment. He had made a grave error, one he found hard to accept. Even worse was the realization that she was the daughter of one of Henry’s concubines, sent to him by Eleanor.

“Why would you do this? You and Marjorie have been affectionate for years. She is virtuous and devoted. and she even arranged early on for you to have concubines to extend your lineage..

he slowly opened his eyes. The loneliness in his gaze seemed to swell, dark and overwhelming. “The youngest of my concubines is nearly forty this year,

situation struck him hard. Though he felt ashamed to speak of it, his younger brother’s. relentless questioning forced him

It was a moment of folly. I wanted to recapture my youth and didn’t

study, Lionel listened to his dad’s conversation with his uncle, his emotions a

wave of awkwardness wash over him. He was unsure how to face

to verify that woman’s purity. If she’s proven to be chaste, you can stand tall

must be

also be acceptable to

a daughter,

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Chapter 773

away. Go ahead.”

the crisp early

served his grandmother and were well–respected in the household. Their words carried weight. However, as they rode in the carriage, Lionel felt compelled to clarify the situation with them. No matter what they discovered,

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