But how could it be true?


    They were destined to be disappointed.


    Everyone in the Klein family felt a deep sadness, but also sympathized with Carissa. If she had set out with high hopes, she would surely be heartbroken upon arrival.


    Wait, Derek had mentioned that they would be arriving in the capital soon.


    Could it be that she really brought that child beggar back, thinking him to be Ryan?


    What kind of mistake was this? Just when Anthony thought her to be prudent, she had done something so reckless?!


    Carissa had left the capital on Starlight Harvest Festival. By the time she reached the capital, it was already the seventh of September.


    The crisp autumn air made for a pleasant day.


    The city guards were astonished to see that the carriage was being driven by the Hell Monarch himself. The prince was acting as a coachman? Who was inside the carriage?


    As a prince''s carriage entering the capital didn''t require inspection, it was allowed through immediately and went straight to Northwatch Estate.


    Upon arriving at Northwatch Estate, Rafael turned to Carissa and Ryan. "I won''t being in. Settle yourselves first, and I''ll visit again in a couple of days."


    It was clear they would be visiting the Klein family the next day, so Rafael wouldn''t


    Carissa was about to express her thanks, but remembered that he had said he was tired of hearing it. Instead, she said, "You''ve worked hard, Your Highness. Please go


    and rest."


    "Very well, then."


    Rafael looked at Ryan and smiled, waving at him. "I''ll send some good food for


    tomorrow."


    Though Ryan was reserved, he was pleased and offered a smile in return.


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    Seeing Ryan''s smile, Rafael thought to himself that it had indeed been a hard journey.


    After Rafael left, Carissa took Ryan by the hand and led him into Northwatch Estate.


    Lily and Holly saw Ryan, and burst into tears


    Even Frederick wiped his tears as he ran over, choked with emotion. "You''re back, you''re back-thank goodness you''re back!"


    He looked at Ryan, and his tears fell again.


    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 Carissa married into the Warren family, they had followed her. Thus, Ryan had a vivid impression of both of them, as well as of Lulu. "Lord Ryan!"


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    Ryan looked at them, then nced 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 deste, it left him with a stark sense of difference.


    He allowed Carissa 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 woulde 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 Carissa 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, Carissa''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 ept 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.