Chapter 253 Why Is It Not Her

Tom and Robert stood before the Sylvester family's courtyard.

Tom started, "You've seen your younger brother's condition for yourself. His body is frail. Although we managed to save him this time … I'm not sure when … Well, I hope he'll be healthy.

"However, we can't control some things, such as sicknesses. Some families have been restless since your younger brother got into an accident a few months ago. They've been keeping tabs on us.

"I know that you value your family and love Patrick a lot. That's why I announced Patrick as our family's heir early on.

"However, Patrick can't talk. The other families are bound to oppose if he takes over. Just look at ancient times. Has any mute managed to become a king?"

Robert frowned and said, "Patrick isn't a mute. He just doesn't want to talk."

"It doesn't matter why he can't talk. In the end, he still can't speak a word. Even Maltford's citizens wouldn't agree to him governing the country, not to mention the other families who are vyin