Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 243

Chapter 243

After he finished writing, Ryan was exhausted, Carissa urged him to rest and watched as he fell asleep, unable to bring herself to leave his side. She was terrified that if she stepped away, the fragile dreamlike peace she felt would shatter, and Ryan would be gone when she returned to reality.

Her heart ached to see the child suffer so much. Watching him limp painfully as he walked felt like a thousand needles piercing her heart.

Rafael had already begun arranging their return to the capital. Ryan needed to see Sebastian for treatment as soon as possible, no time could be wasted. At seven years old, Ryan was still as small as he had been at five, and it was unclear what other poisons he might have been exposed to. It was difficult for any of them to feel at ease until Ryan was examined thoroughly.

Rafael had also instructed the Eldorian governor to submit an urgent report to the king on his behalf, detailing the situation. The preservation of even a small part of the Duke of Northwatch’s family bloodline would surely bring joy to the king and the

entire court

There was also the matter of the Klein family, Ryan would be a form of salvation for them as well.

The massacre of the Duke of Northwatch’s family was not just a matter of everyone being killed–it had been a scene of utter brutality, with each person suffering multiple wounds. The fact that the body presumed to be Ryan had its head severed, as well as its face and body mutilated to the point of being unrecognizable, was chilling to recall

Upon hearing the news of the massacre back then, the Klein family’s matriarch, ingrid, had fainted on the spot. The elderly woman had raised Yvette since childhood and had been particularly close to her. Meanwhile, the Klein family’s patriarch was so grief–stricken he had fallen from the stone steps due to dizziness and passed away the next day.

Under such a grim shadow, the Klein family had scarcely participated in any activities over the past two years, avoiding public events and ceremonies in the capital.

Two days later, Rafael and Carissa set off for the capital by carriage.

With Lighting pulling the cartage, Rafael took on the role of coachman, while Carissa stayed in the carriage with Ryan.

Carissa took out the starcake Lily had packed and gave it to Ryan. As he ate, tears streamed down his face and he gestured with his hands, wanting to say how delicious it was. Understanding his intentions, Carissa’s heart ached.

“From now on, if you want something to eat, just let the kitchen know. They will make it for you,” she said,