Chapter 110

In Randolph’s hospital room.

The Blackwood staff carefully arranged the expensive gifts, nutritional supplements, and fruit before quietly withdrawing from the room.

The space around Randolph’s bed was crowded with visitors.

Every member of the Blackwood family was present, except for the elderly Lady Blackwood who was confined to bed with a winter cold.

Lord Blackwood Sr. spoke first: “Randolph, when I heard of your injury, I immediately requested leave from Westminster to come to London personally. I do hope you make a swift recovery.”

Lord Blackwood Sr. held considerable influence in political circles; even London’s highest officials would treat him with profound respect.

Though a man of great authority and senior standing, he addressed Randolph with remarkable courtesy, showing none of the condescension one might expect. Randolph was visibly moved by this deference.

He pushed himself up against the headboard, his expression somewhat anxious. “You’re too kind, sir. My injuries are relatively minor–you needn’t have troubled yourself.”

Andrew Blackwood spoke up: “Randolph, please accept this small token of our concern.”

He stepped forward, presenting a bank card.

With Lord Blackwood Sr. having set such a conciliatory tone, Randolph could hardly express any grievances he might harbor. He accepted the card with a smile. “I appreciate this. Thank you.”

“Not at all,” Andrew replied courteously.

“Randolph,” Lord Blackwood Sr. continued, having noted Randolph’s acceptance of their compensation, “there’s another matter that brought me to London.”

Randolph had already anticipated this discussion. He composed himself, listening attentively.

injury was no accident, as I’m sure you’re aware. Has Asher mentioned to you about

Blackwood Sr. hesitated, having nearly said “illegitimate son,” but

pause, he continued: “Has he mentioned Andrew’s other son, Tom

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expression darkened slightly

is the Blackwood family. You’ve been caught in the crossfire because of Thalia’s engagement to

standing nearby, looked somewhat surprised by this direct

of ending the engagement with her the previous evening, but had been reluctant to broach the subject first,

Blackwood patriarch himself had raised

mentally

be equally forthright. I had been considering this myself. You must understand, our family has paid a tremendously high price for

thus far.”

patriarch’s expression reflected genuine

“Randolph, the Blackwood family deeply regrets the harm that has come to your family. We suggest that the public announcement come from the Winters family–we’ll prepare the press statement

drafted this statement regarding the broken engagement. Please review it and suggest any additions

Randolph accepted the document

he closed the file. “This seems comprehensive. It

soon

at continued risk.”

his gaze meaningfully

Thalia?”

“Sir, to ensure Thalia doesn’t harbor any false hopes, I told her I’d had a change of heart. I would appreciate your discretion in

revealing the true circumstances.”

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