C570 A Gift of a Bell and a Coffin

Conrad remained silent, firmly rooted in his belief that society was inherently tiered, much as he had once looked down upon his grandson, Lachlan.

Lachlan pondered for a moment before asking, "Is my birth mother still alive?"

"Indeed, she is," Conrad confirmed with a nod. "However, she's been secretly detained by the Hartwell family at a location unknown to anyone