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Sophie froze, then immediately embraced Ryan. “Ryan, you spoke!”
Ryan was stunned. Had he really spoken? He had just said something!
His mouth fell open in shock. “Ah…ah…”
His face was instantly filled with joy. He hugged Sophie tightly, burying his face in her embrace as he tried to control his racing heart.
He spoke again, “Au…Aunt!”
Tears welled up in Sophie’s eyes.
Finally, she heard him call her “Aunt” again.
Sebastian was summoned immediately. After examining Ryan, he praised Rowan’s diligent efforts in helping the boy recover.
He then tapped Ryan’s little nose and said, “Well done, kid. You’ve really got some talent. This old man thought it would take at least a year and a half for you to recover.”
*But didn’t you mention he needed to expel the poison before he could speak?” Sophie asked quickly.
“That’s not anabsolute requirement,” Sebastian replied,
“Looking at Ryan now, the toxins in his body are nearly cleared. It’s just that after two years of silence, speaking might be a bit challenging. Additionally, his throat has been subjected to acupuncture, which has caused some damage and pain. With time, everything will improve.”
Everyone nodded and exchanged smiles. Previously, everyone was anxiously waiting to see if Ryan would need to expel the black blood, but it turned out that it wasn’t necessary. Sebastian’s medical skills were indeed somewhat unpredictable.
Sophie bowed deeply to Sebastian. “Ryan should be the one bowing to you, but his legs are not yet strong. Once he’s fully recovered, he will definitely bow to you properly.”
Sebastian accepted the gesture. “Alright, get up. Since you’ve bowed, you don’t need to pay the medical fees.”
Rowan had always told Sebastian that Sophie insisted on paying the medical fees, and his apprentice’s constant reminder had annoyed him greatly.
Sophie was about to argue when Sebastian glared at her and said, “What? Are you ignoring what I said?”
“No, I wouldn’t dare!” Sophie quickly replied and smiled. “Alright then, no medical fees. I owe you a favor instead, okay?”
“Get up. I’m too lazy to argue with you.” Sebastian rolled his eyes and began writing a new prescription. The prescription needs to be changed now. He must still continue taking medication.”
Frederick stood by, thinking they couldn’t return to the physician’s office for medicine this time. They didn’t charge any money there, which made it difficult for him.
Sebastian handed the prescription to Frederick and saw through his thoughts immediately.
“You still need to get the medicine from the physician’s office. The Duke of Northwatch’s family is currently in a precarious situation and has offended Grand Princess Eleanor. If you go elsewhere for the medicine, you might be setting yourself up for trouble. Be cautious, and don’t give anyone a chance to exploit you.”
Sebastian, with his years of medical practice in the capital, clearly understood Eleanor’s darker dealings. She was capable of committing truly ruthless acts.
Frederick shivered at Sebastian’s reminder, realizing he had forgotten that crucial point. Moreover, they had to be extremely cautious with Ryan’s situation-some people might harbor malicious intentions and cause further trouble for the Duke of Northwatch’s family.
After sending off Sebastian, they notified the Klein family. When the family members arrived, Ryan could call each person by name. Diana, of course, couldn’t help but hold him and cry once more. After the Klein family left, Sophie took Ryan to the sanctuary hall. This time, she entered, as she could finally show her family a complete and healthy Ryan.
After offering a prayer, Sophie ?sked Frederick to take Ryan outside, leaving her alone in the sanctuary hall. Before the plaques of her parents and siblings, she had a thousand words she wished to say. But her throat tightened with emotion, leaving her unable to utter a single word.
She wanted to tell them how she had once found the world so difficult, feeling utterly alone and like a mere shell of a person. But now, things were different. Now, she not only had Ryan, but was also about to marry Rafael,
Good days lay ahead, and she would make the most of them.
She wanted to promise that she would protect Ryan with all her might and watch him inherit the duke’s title, get married, have children, and continue their family’s legacy.
Yet, she also felt Ryan didn’t need to perform spectacular deeds. As long as he was well, that was enough.
So many words and various tangled emotions.
Sophie had once been the most pampered daughter in the family, but now she supported the Duke of Northwatch’s household and was Ryan’s pillar.
She could no longer run to her mother’s arms to seek comfort when troubles arose. She hadn’t been able to indulge in such childish behavior for a long, long time.
But with a hopeful future ahead, was it not worth looking forward to?
Yet, as if to overshadow this hope, Freya actually came to see her.
Sophie had stayed up late, so she was groggy and barely coherent when Lulu came to report early in the morning.
Freya was outside the estate, demanding to see Sophie. The noise was that Lulu had no choice but to wake her mistress. so disruptive
As Sophie sat up in bed, blinking away sleep, she was stunned to realize that Freya had actually come. She focused her inner force on listening more closely and confirmed that the commotion outside was indeed Freya’s voice, accompanied by thunderous banging on the door.
If this continued, it would disturb Ryan. Although he had improved significantly, loud and aggressive noises still frightened him.
Sophie’s first instinct was to grab her Rose Spear and drive Freya away. However, with Northwatch Estate surrounded by influential families, she couldn’t afford to embarrass herself by personally handling such a situation. It was beneath her status to engage directly with Freya.
However, Sophie’s curiosity was piqued. She wondered what Freya could possibly t at this point.
“Show her to the side hall in the outer courtyard. I’ll change and join her shortly,” Sophie said as she got up.
Though clearly displeased at the disturbance, Lulu understood the urgency. Northwatch Estate had very few capable guards, and while they might manage to handle ordinary intruders, Freya was skilled in martial arts. It would be even more of a disgrace if the guards were defeated.
“Alright, I’ll go fetch her now,” Lulu replied, turning to leave.
She instructed Pearl to assist Sophie with getting dressed as she muttered, “This is such bad luck.”
Sophie donned a slightly worn everyday outfit, layering it with a fur cloak.
It was chilly today, and snow seemed imminent. Perhaps it was for the best-Ryan could enjoy a snowball fight with the next snowfall. The sky was overcast, and the wind was biting. However, it was nothing compared to the Southern Frontier, where the wind seemed to pierce straight through one’s bones.
In the side hall of the outer courtyard, Sophie finally saw Freya.
She was dressed in a rich burgundy satin gown and draped in a black velvet cloak. A black vell covered her face, and her hair was styled in an elegant updo. Though she wore only a few pieces of jewelry, the red ruby earrings on her earlobes were strikingly radiant.
Her attire was impressive and exuded an air of sophistication. However, her eyes were cold and piercing. and they remained fixed on Sophie as she slowly walked in. Freya remained seated, not rising or offering any greetings. Her cold, unblinking eyes followed Sophie’s every step.
Choosing not to waste time with pleasantries, Sophie sat down and asked directly, “Why are you here?” “Blake is about to marry the discarded daughter of the Earl of Silverstone’s family. Do you know about this?” Freya questioned in a chilling, sinister tone.
“What does that have to do with me?” Sophie replied with a hint of indifference. “Whether I know or not, it’s none of my concern.”