Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1152

After Jacob and Luke's investigation, they learned that the situation wasn't as simple as it first appeared.

According to Kyle, Adrian's initial investigation showed that David had believed Isaac brought him good fortune, but it cost him his health. Despite seeking treatment from many renowned physicians in the capital, none could cure Isaac. Eventually, he was sent to a temple for healing. This suggested that David did care for the child, as a dad would, and it was common for the youngest child to receive the most affection.

However, based on what Luke had learned from the elderly stewards and servants working for the Earl of Silverstone's extended family, David in truth despised Isaac deeply. The servants couldn't recall his attitude at the very beginning, but it was clear David had treated Isaac poorly over time. They even gave examples of such situations.

During Vincent's birthday celebration, Isaac-who was then called Seraphina-was carried into the banquet by Vincent himself. At that time, Vincent's health had greatly improved, and he was full of energy. But afterward, David had dragged Isaac out. He claimed Isaac had tired Vincent, and had given Isaac ten hard strikes on the palm.

These things were likely unknown to the masters of the house, but the servants had witnessed them.

Another time, Vincent took Isaac hunting, and they caught a white fox. The fox fur had been given to Isaac. But later on, it was Viola who wore it.

There were many other small incidents where David showed clear signs of dislike toward Isaac. Many servants had witnessed them, including those who shared these details with Luke.

At that time, the family hadn't been split up, and they all lived together at Silverstone Estate. David wasn't one to hide his emotions and his disdain often showed on his face, though he wasn't always aware of it.

Vincent had called for the physicians. However, the herbs were often subtly changed

the medicine that Sebastian had provided the herbs, claiming they were of better quality than those from the physicians Vincent had hired. He also claimed that he

hearing him reveal many private matters, Vincent became convinced of the man's abilities. Some servants, however, had overheard that David deliberately disclosed

little more than cheating. He already knew the answers

like

went on for years without improvement, were likely prolonged by

easy to imagine that when he was named heir and Vincent was seriously ill, he assumed he would inherit the title

accomplishments to his name and only trivial duties assigned to him, David became increasingly desperate

luck to Vincent and that this was the Reason Vincent's health had been steadily improving. So, the only way to weaken Vincent's

David needed Vincent's approval. After all, David worked with the charlatan priest, and they still needed to get money from the old man

was flawed-either he only scratched the surface, or

truth but chose to spare Isaac the pain

tell Isaac? And did Evelyn know the full truth of the

the rest

she had known, she would not have gone to visit Isaac The temple was not far from the capital but it wasn't a short journey either. A woman of her standing would