Chapter 270

The next day, Ryan woke up. He was still in pain, but it wasn't as unbearable as when his bone was being reset.

Despite the discomfort, he forced a smile to reassure Carissa and the rest of the family.

His resilience was heart-wrenching to witness.

Even so, the acupuncture in his throat continued. Rowan insisted it couldn't be stopped. Since they didn't do it yesterday because of the bone-setting, it couldn't be skipped today.

Especially since Ryan had cried out during the procedure, which had proven the treatment to be effective. So, both Sebastian and Rowan believed that the poison in Ryan's body was being expelled faster than expected.

Additionally, the withdrawal symptoms from the Peony Bliss had not resurfaced, which greatly surprised Sebastian. He knew that even for adults who committed to quitting, the process could take over six months.

Yet, here was a seven-year-old child with such an indomitable will.

In a private conversation with Rowan, Sebastian said, "The Duke of