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The child was so thin and pitiable. How much had he suffered?
He turned and instructed the servants to prepare food, drinks, and hot water.
Lily and Holly had originally served in the household, and after Sophie married into the Jaffe family, they had followed her. Thus, Ryan had a vivid impression of both of them, as well as of Lulu. “Lord Ryan!”
Their voices were choked with emotion.
Ryan looked at them, then glanced at the other servants, and took in the stone steps. of the main hall and the surroundings.
No one else appeared.
He knew about the massacre of his family-that everyone, including his grandmother and mother were gone. However, knowing and seeing were different things. With the residence appearing so desolate, it left him with a stark sense of difference.
He allowed Sophie to lead him into the main hall.
He anxiously looked around, tears never ceasing from his eyes. He hoped someone might rush out from somewhere, embracing him and crying like his aunt had done in the small house in Eldoria.
He was seven years old this year. He had been reckless and naive when he left home. But after spending the past two years in the streets and with fake beggars, he had witnessed too many horrors. He understood the cruelty of the world, and was more mature than most children his age.
He knew no one would come out to embrace him now. That day, he had secretly sneaked out through a dog hole to buy candied apples for his aunt, hiding the fact. from his sick mother.
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After that, he never saw them again.
He cried silently, knowing he shouldn’t make Sophie sad.
He tried his best to hold it back-he really did-but the tears kept flowing and were unstoppable!
His cries inevitably caused Lily and the others to join in, with Lulu being the most heartbroken. If not for propriety, Lulu would have rushed forward to embrace the young master of the family she served. Seeing everyone in tears, Sophie’s own eyes grew red. She had been crying for many days, and now, all that remained were feelings of joy and relief.
Let everyone cry to their heart’s content.
She wouldn’t stop them.
As for Ryan, he might not yet be able to accept that there were no longer any family members in the household. Not just his grandmother and mother, but even the servants who had once served him were gone.
Frederick didn’t place Ryan in his previous residence.
Although the place had been redecorated, Frederick was concerned that it might remind Ryan of his painful past. Instead, Frederick arranged for Ryan and Sophie to stay in Amethyst Hall. The place was spacious enough for the two of them, and they had plenty of room to settle in comfortably.
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Frederick was mindful of the hardships Ryan had endured, and knew that Sophie would need to look after him closely. Since Ryan had not yet turned seven, it was appropriate for him to stay with his aunt. They would go with the arrangements like this for now, and after Sophie’s marriage, they could consider other arrangements.
Once Ryan was settled, Sophie gathered everyone in the side hall and instructed Frederick to send word to Theodore and the Klein family. She mentioned that once Ryan’s emotions were more stable in a few days, she would take him to visit everyone.
“If the Klein family members wish to see Ryan sooner, they can come to us,” Sophie added. “Ryan is close to his grandparents and uncles, and won’t mind their visit. As for Granduncle Theodore, we can delay that for a few days.”
Sophie was unaware that the Klein family didn’t believe the news. So, Frederick’s message was met with skepticism. Not only did they refuse to come, but they also insisted that if Sophie wanted to find a substitute for the duke’s title, they shouldn’t use Ryan’s name. They pointed out that Sophie had many young children from the Devin family to choose from.
In other words, they didn’t believe and were unwilling to have Ryan’s name used.
Frederick had not delivered the message personally but had sent Bobby, a newly appointed and inexperienced servant. In addition, Bobby had never met Ryan. So, he was met with anger from Anthony and was unable to offer any refute. Bobby then awkwardly left after being reprimanded.
When Bobby returned and reported the situation, Sophie was initially surprised but soon understood. After all, Anthony had been responsible for handling Ryan’s remains. Given this, Sophie decided to wait until Sebastian had examined Ryan before taking him to visit.
Once Ryan had bathed and changed into fresh clothes, Sebastian arrived. Sebastian was well-acquainted with the Devin family, from the old matriarch to the various children. Over the years, he had maintained close ties with them and had personally treated many of their injuries and illnesses whenever they arose.
Sebastian had also been the one to attend to several of the women during their pregnancies, ensuring their well-being. His dedication was evident, and only the Devin family could inspire such devoted care from him.
Despite Ryan’s severe weight loss and stunted growth, Sebastian recognized him immediately. In turn, Ryan also remembered Sebastian well. The physician had always been the one to administer the most bitter medicine, and as a child, Ryan had dreaded seeing him. However, Sebastian’s needlework was painless, unlike the harsh pricks from the physician at Greenbrook County.
The image of the child beggar was entirely gone. As soon as he saw Sebastian, Ryan dropped to his knees and greeted him respectfully.
Sebastian was deeply moved. He helped Ryan to his feet and conducted a thorough examination. He checked for any lingering toxins and examined his leg injury. Although Ryan had healed from many wounds, Sebastian wanted to ensure that no internal damage had occurred. After completing the examination, Sebastian’s expression was serious. He asked to speak with Sophie privately.
Sophie glanced at Ryan, wanting to offer him some comfort, but Ryan gave her a reassuring look instead.
The child’s consideration was heart-wrenching.
In the side hall, Sebastian sighed and shook his head. “The young lord has suffered greatly. While his external injuries are manageable, his leg injury and the remaining toxins are more concerning. The antidote should clear the poison within a month, but since Ryan has been taking the drug for nearly two years, detoxification will have to be gradual.”
“Is it possible to cure him?” Sophie asked anxiously.
Sebastian replied, “It is possible to cure him, but the process will be arduous. Additionally, his leg bone has healed incorrectly. To correct them, it would need to be broken and reset. It will be incredibly painful for such a young child.”
Sophie knew all too well the excruciating pain of broken bones, having experienced it in her youth. Even with pain-relieving decoctions or acupuncture treatment, the agony remained sharp and penetrating. Sophie felt her heart break as she asked, “What about the addictive drugs he was using before? Is that still a serious issue?”
Sebastian replied, “The drug he was taking is called Peony Bliss. It is indeed addictive, but considering his current condition, he seems to be managing well. Did he experience any discomfort during the journey back to the capital?”
Sophie recalled that Ryan seemed to have had a few episodes along the way, but he endured them. After that, there were no signs of any episodes.
She said, “It didn’t happen much. The last time it happened, he was able to endure it. Also, His Highness mentioned that Ryan had severe episodes while in Eldoria-he was hitting walls and hurting himself. I didn’t see such extreme behavior when I arrived.”
Sebastian sighed deeply. “Having to go through withdrawal at the beginning is very difficult, but the symptoms will gradually lessen until he is completely free of the addiction. The drug is harmful to the body, and he will need time to recover fully. His stunted growth is partly due to a lack of proper nutrition and also the impact of the drug on his young body.”
He looked at Ryan with profound sympathy.
“Usually, withdrawal from Peony Bliss requires additional medicinal support. The child has endured it all on his own, showing remarkable willpower. Once he has fully recovered and is well-nourished, he has the potential to achieve great things.”
Sophie listened to Sebastian’s assessment, and realized just how tough Ryan’s withdrawal period must have been. From Rafael’s own haggard appearance, it was clear that the situation had been severe. Though Ryan was still quite thin, he was in better shape compared to when Sophie first saw him. His once -pale face now had a hint of color, and he no longer looked like a mere stick. There was a bit of flesh on his cheeks, signifying a slow but hopeful recovery.
It wasn’t entirely accurate to say that Ryan had not grown in the past two years. Because of his lamed leg
However, he didn’t look too short when he tried to stand straight. and hunched posture, he looked short Regardless, it couldn’t be denied that he was shorter than an average seven-year-old child. Sebastian’s treatment plan was to focus first on restoring Ryan’s health and then address the broken bone. For now, detoxification and general nourishment were the priorities. Once the poison was fully expelled, there was hope that Ryan might regain his ability to speak.
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Sebastian left Ryan with pills to boost his energy and blood and prescribed a detoxifying formula. This reme needed to be administered daily. Additionally, every other day, Sebastian would send an apprentice to perform acupuncture on the swollen area of Ryan’s throat, which had been affected by the poison, “How long before he can speak?” Sophie asked.
Sebastian replied, “He can produce some murmuring sounds, which means the dosage of poison was not