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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 fo e 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.

wasn’t one to hide his emotions and his disdain often showed on his face,

When it came to treating Isaac’s illness, Vincent had called for the physicians. However, the herbs were often subtly changed when the medicine

of better quality than those from

priest had no real skill. Yet after meeting with the priest a few times and hearing him reveal many private matters, Vincent became convinced of the man’s abilities. Some servants, however, had overheard that David deliberately disclosed these secrets to make the

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priest appear knowledgeable.

priest’s supposed divine insight was little more than cheating. He already knew the answers in

like his youngest son and may have even hated the boy. The supposed treatments for Isaac’s illness, which went on for years without improvement,

belief in fate, it was easy to imagine that when he was named heir and Vincent

for Vincent to

to his name and only trivial duties assigned to

Isaac had brought good luck to Vincent and that this was the reason Vincent’s health had been steadily improving. So, the only way to weaken Vincent’s luck was to send Isaac away and

send Isaac away, David needed Vincent’s approval. After all, David worked with the charlatan priest, and they still needed to get money from the old man each

be drawn. First, Adrian’s investigation was flawed–either he only scratched the surface, or was

Adrian may have discovered the truth but chose to spare Isaac the pain

arose–should they tell Isaac?

idea. If 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 not trek

possible that Vincent had been worried about the situation and had