Awakening Love Reborn to Be His Duchess (Elowen Hale) novel Chapter 534

Liam managed to steady her enough to summon the estate physician.

After a careful examination, the conclusion was clear.

It was mostly surface injury, though the cheekbone showed a slight fracture. Proper rest would be required. Medicine was prescribed to reduce swelling, ease pain, and help him recover.

As Albert lay there, teeth clenched, groaning from the pain, Liam's frustration only grew.

"If you have an issue, take it to His Majesty."

Elowen's words lingered in his mind like something lodged too deep to pull free. He held no office. No special standing that allowed him access to the inner court.

Even if he wanted to press the matter, he had no path to do it.

After turning it over again and again, Liam finally made his decision. He would go see his grandpa, Colton Baker.

Colton resided in the eastern wing of the Baker Estate.

The courtyard there was quiet and restrained, old trees rising high above carefully kept grounds, the entire place carrying an air of age and discipline.

At eighty, his hair was completely white, his face lined with years.

He sat by the window, supported by attendants, slowly drinking a bowl of freshly prepared medicine.

When Liam entered and greeted him, Colton gave a faint, warm smile. "Liam. You and Albert have finished your exams? How did it go?"

Liam inclined himself deeply. "Yes, Grandfather. We have both completed them. The questions seemed somewhat easier this year. I believe I answered them reasonably well, and Albert did his best. We agreed to come see you as soon as it was over, so you would not worry."

Colton nodded, the smile on his face deepening slightly. "Good. Once it's done, it's done. As long as you gave it your best."

His gaze moved past Liam. "Where is Albert?"

Liam clenched his jaw, then suddenly dropped down heavily, his voice filled with urgency. "Grandfather. Albert has been beaten. He's badly hurt. He's in his room now. The physician has already seen him. His face is severely swollen, and even the bone has been affected. There isn't a single place untouched."

Colton's brows drew together sharply. "Beaten? By whom?"

Liam lifted his reddened eyes. "A candidate named Josh. He comes from a low background. He has a younger sister who serves at Hale Manor under the Lady of Grace and Virtue. After the exam, Albert merely nudged a small stone that rolled near him, and he suddenly lost his temper and struck Albert twice without warning. Albert had no chance to react..."

In just a few sentences, he removed all of Albert's fault.

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