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    After Jacob had sent Dn off to sweep the courtyard as punishment, Livius from Arcane Sanctum arrived. He was Sebastian''s sixth apprentice a young, exceptionally skilled physician. He usually stayed at Arcane Sanctum and seldom made house calls.


    Since Rafael was injured, Sebastian had specifically dispatched Livius to conduct a thorough examination to ensure that nothing vital had been harmed. Rafael was young and still without children. On top of that, he was taking contraceptive medication. How could Sebastian not be worried for him?


    As Helen and Violet returned from shopping, they heard the news about Rafaels injury, prompting Helen to hurry over.


    Livius was already treating the prince when Carissa noticed Helen''s arrival and quickly greeted the older woman.


    "Hello, Mother."


    Helen responded with a brief acknowledgment, her eyes immediately searching for her son. Rafael hadn''t had a chance to bathe after returning home, so his hair remained tousled. Upon seeing his bruised face and the swollen lump on his forehead, Helen couldn''t help butugh despite her concem.


    "How...how did you end up looking like this? Weren''t you just going up the mountain to enjoy the snow?"


    Carissa spoke softly, "Mother, Raf had a little ident and fell."


    "I see," Helen said, taking another look at her son''s face. That... really does sound quite careless."


    Violet hadn''t entered the room, Jacob had said that Rafael''s leg was injured, which meant he would have to roll up his trousers for Livius to treat him. It wouldn''t be appropriate for Violet to see the bare legs of her friend''s man.


    Why didn''t you call for the household physician?" Helen asked.N?velDrama.Org ? content.


    "He''s out today," Carissa replied.


    "Is that so? We should have at least two physicians avable at all times in the estate, Helen noted as she observed the swelling of Rafael''s leg, which the young physician was wrapping a bandage around. "Is the injury serious?"


    "His Highness has a fractured bone in his calf, but it''s not a major issue, Livius answered. After applying medicine and resting for 10 days, he should be fine. As for the other injuries, those are just superficial wounds that will heal in a few days. However, he should avoid getting the injured foot wet for now."


    Carissa expressed her gratitude, "Understood. Thank you, Livius."


    Livius nodded slightly, then suddenly said softly, "Rest assured, Your Grace. I just checked His Highness'' heart rate, and there doesn''t seem to be any damage elsewhere."


    "Elsewhere?" Carissa didn''t quite grasp it at first. "You can tell that from checking his heart


    rate? If there''s an injury, can''t you just ask him where it hurts? He should know where else pains him, right?"


    Livius smiled. "Some injuries might not cause immediate pain, so a check like this is necessary. Of course, it doesn''t catch everything. If His Highness feels ufortable anywhere, he should let me know."


    "I see." Carissa found that a bit odd. She nced at Rafael. ''Do you feel any difort anywhere?"


    "Not at all."


    ''That''s good." Carissa nodded and turned back to Livius. Then, there shouldn''t be any other injuries. Did Sebastian specifically send you over because he was worried Raf might have hurt something?"


    "In a fall like this, it''s quite possible to injure the lower back or a major pressure point in that area, which could affect fertility. That''s why my mentor thinks we should be extra careful, Livius replied.


    Helen''s face tumed pale at the mention of fertility. "We need to take a good look, Rafael! If you feel any difort, you must tell the physician. Does your backside hurt? I''ve heard that falling on your rear can impact having children."


    Rafael''s face flushed with embarrassment, and he quickly interjected, "Thanks, Livius, but I need to bathe now. You should head back."


    "Remember not to wet the wound," Livius advised. "I''lle by tomorrow to change the dressings."


    "Okay, thank you for your hard work," Carissa said.


    She escorted Livius to the door and called for someone to see him out.


    Meanwhile, Helen continued to press Rafael, ''Don''t be shy! If you''ve injured that area, you must let the physician know. We can''t afford to dy anything.


    Rafael gritted his teeth and growled, "I haven''t! Just stop asking!"


    Helen flinched at his tone. "Why are you being so fierce? I''m only worried about you! it''s been so long, but you haven''t gotten Carissa pregnant. She''s healthy enough to bear children, but with you off fighting all the time in the past, who knows if it''s affected anything?"