Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair)
Chapter 261

There were many things Rafael couldn't say, so he took his leave.

Carissa pondered for a long time. Some things seemed to make sense now, but there were still parts she couldn't quite grasp.

Lily noticed her distress and hesitated, wanting to approach her. However, Frederick stopped her.

He shook his head at Lily and said, "Prepare some food for Lord Ryan. He's been practicing his writing for a long time, and must be tired."

Lily glanced at Frederick, and sighed softly. "Alright."

She turned and went to the kitchen, while Frederick, limping slightly, followed her. Once in the kitchen, he lowered his voice, "I know you want to talk to Lady Sinclair, but don't say anything now. Wait until after the wedding."

Lily nodded. "I understand. I just saw she was troubled and acted on impulse. I know better than to act rashly"

She sighed again. "I only learned today that Prince Rafael gave up his military power. When I think about everything that's happened, it's clear he did it for our mistress's sake. The king used our mistress as bait to trap His Highness."

Frederick cautioned, "It's enough that we know this in our hearts. Don't let it slip out."

"Of course, such things can't be spoken of carelessly. But His Highness's feelings for our mistress-she doesn't know at all. Even when he proposed marriage, the late madam didn't allow her to be told." Frederick's expression darkened. "At that time, the late madam was frightened. If His Highness hadn't gone to the Southern Frontier, she might have agreed. But who could have predicted, after all that careful consideration, she would choose someone as unreliable as Barrett."

Lily's eyes reddened with sorrow.

"The late madam didn't choose a nobleman's son or a civil official because she knew our mistress was too wild for those strict, rule-bound households. And have you ever seen a noble family where the heir doesn't take concubines? Barrett was the only one brave enough to kneel before the late madam and promise never to take a concubine. The late madam was deceived in a moment of weakness." "Okay, that's enough," Frederick urged. "Bring some food to our young lord. Seeing how hard he's working really breaks my heart. He's still drinking medicine every day, but he never forgets to practice his writing."

How could Frederick not feel for Ryan? Ryan was the Duke of Northwatch's only surviving male heir, and he had suffered so much.

The next day, Carissa took Ryan to the sanctuary hall.

When Carissa first returned to the capital, she had already sent word to Theodore, asking him to gather the members of the Sinclair family and open the sanctuary hall. The purpose was to erase the words that had been written beside Ryan's name in the family records which indicated he was deceased.

Since Carissa wasn't allowed to enter the sanctuary hall, she led Ryan to the entrance and left him in Frederick's care. She waited outside while Frederick took him in.

There were bound to be many in the Sinclair family who didn't believe it. Some had even hoped to have

beir own sons adopted into the Duke of Northwatch s family to inherit the title. Even those who did believe might claim disbelief

That was why it was necessary for Frederick to clearly explain the situation, informing the Sinclair family members present today that the authorities had already handled the case and that the human traffickers had been gradually apprehended.

The trafficker who had originally taken Ryan had not yet been found, but Frederick deliberately didn't mention this. Instead, he emphasized that the officialsin Eldora had reported the matter to the court and that Ryan had been to the palace to meet with the king and the queen dowager After that, he had also visited the Klein family and reconnected with the

With this information, even those within the Sinclar fatly who were skeptical had no choice but to accept it. Moreover, Ryan bore a strong resemblance to his father, which further convinced many of his legitimacy

Once the murmurs of doubt died down. Theodore requested the famly records be brought forward. He offered prayers to the ancestors and officially instane Ryan's name in the family registry erasing the previous notation of this supposed early death,

While Carissa waited outside, she could hear the uproar of votes from within, At first, she was a bit worned, but when she heard Theodore call for the family records, she knew Ryan's place within the Sinclair family had been affirment.

With Bryant's return, the need to attapt someone from the family into the Duke of Northwatch's family was emminated Also, Calissa and Theodore had never be fully satisfied with the candidates previously considered for this mater Saffer a brief discussion the matter was dropped

Theodore was thankful that they hadn't chosen anyone last time Otherwise, someone would have been happy only to replace it was all war it was also hard to tell if they would have made trouble if that happened Theodore felt both relief and sadness, he asked the file many questions, and Ryan wrote his answers for him, unable to speak a word

Fortunately, Frederick assured him that Sebastion had promised Ryan would recover fully, though it would take some time for the treatment to be effective

Theodore then addressed the gathered family members, reminding them that as long as there was a bloodline of the Duke of Northwatch the Sinclar farmy would not decline. He stressed that safeguarding Ryan's interests was synonymous with protecting the interests of the entire Sinclair family

There were bound to be many in the Sinclair family who didn't believe it. Some had even hoped to have their own sons adopted into the Duke of Northwatch's family to inherit the title. Even those who did believe might claim disbelief.

That was why it was necessary for Frederick to clearly explain the situation, informing the Sinclair family members present today that the authorities had already handled the case and that the human traffickers had been gradually apprehended.

The trafficker who had originally taken Ryan had not yet been found, but Frederick deliberately didn't mention this. Instead, he emphasized that the officials in Eldoria had reported the matter to the court, and that Ryan had been to the palace to meet with the king and the queen dowager. After that, he had also visited the Klein family and reconnected with them.

With this information, even those within the Sinclair family who were skeptical had no choice but to accept it. Moreover, Ryan bore a strong resemblance to his father, which further convinced many of his legitimacy.

Once the murmurs of doubt died down, Theodore requested the family records be brought forward. He offered prayers to the ancestors and officially reinstated Ryan's name in the family registry, erasing the previous notation of his supposed early death.

While Carissa waited outside, she could hear the uproar of voices from within. At first, she was a bit worried, but when she heard Theodore call for the family records, she knew Ryan's place within the Sinclair family had been affirmed.

With Ryan's return, the need to adopt someone from the family into the Duke of Northwatch's family was eliminated. Also, Carissa and Theodore had never been fully satisfied with the candidates previously considered for this matter. So, after a brief discussion, the matter was dropped.

Theodore was thankful that they hadn't chosen anyone last time. Otherwise, someone would have been happy only to replace it was all in vain. It was also hard to tell if they would have made trouble if that happened.

Theodore felt both relief and sadness. He asked the child many questions, and Ryan wrote his answers for him, unable to speak a word.

Fortunately, Frederick assured him that Sebastian had promised Ryan would recover fully, though it would take some time for the treatment to be effective.

Theodore then addressed the gathered family members, reminding them that as long as there was a bloodline of the Duke of Northwatch, the Sinclair family would not decline. He stressed that safeguarding Ryan's interests was synonymous with protecting the interests of the entire Sinclair family.