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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.

at Silverstone Estate. David wasn’t one to hide his emotions and his disdain often showed

treating Isaac’s illness, Vincent had called for the

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

to the temple, believing the charlatan 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.

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priest appear knowledgeable.

the charlatan priest’s supposed divine insight was little more

which went on for years without improvement, were likely

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

Vincent to

few significant accomplishments to his name and only trivial duties assigned to him, David

that 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

worked with the

First, Adrian’s investigation was flawed–either he only scratched the

have discovered the truth but chose

tell Isaac? And did Evelyn know the full truth of

The temple was not far from the capital, but it wasn’t a short journey either. A woman of her standing would not trek through the mountains and valleys just to check if a child was

that Vincent had been worried