The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Satting in front of the vanity mirror, Eliza was on her own-no maid around, so she had to deal with her long hair herself. She turned, her eyes lwiefly meeting the angry face of Dylan, who had stormed into the room. his fury written all over him. She fought to bold back the

the disgust building inside and coolly asked, "Dylan, what's going on?"

Dylan glared at her, his voice sharp with anger. '11 ask you again-did you rain Sophie's gown? How could you be so heartless? You knew today was her coming-of-age criemony, yet you still ruined her gown!!

Just as Dylan was about to explode, the one person, Eliza hated more than anything appeared behind him.

Sophie poked her head out, flashing a sheepishi simile and trying to play the peacemaker. “Dylan, don't be mad. I've already explained, haven't I? Thzadidn't do it is purjanse-she's just a bit climsy

Sopher, small and delicate, always looked like she needed somer to protect her. Her big, doe-like eyes Full of innocence made it impossible for anyone not to feel a protective urge

Sophie knew exactly how to use that act to her advantage, and she was keenly aware of how the whole Suonor Exmily felt guilty toward her.

Lonly been found six months ago after being kidnapped at the age of three, and had suffered terribly in the years she'd been lost.

or guilt the Notor fan

donor family felt made them bend over backward to make it up to her.

Liza had once thought the same way-Sophie was supposed to be her sister, after

all. But in her past life, that naive thinking had cost her dearly.

Now, sering Soplür's fair again, Eliza felt an uncontrollable surge of hatreil

"Sophie! Why are you so nice! It was clearly Eliza's fault, and yet you're still covering for her?" Dylan grumbled, frustration in his voice

"No, no, you're not listening, Dybar Sophie responded, turning to Eliza with a soft, apologetic look. "I'm sorry, Eliza. I just don't know how to explain things very well. Please don't be mad at Dylan, okay? He's jur worried about me."

"What are you apologizing for She's the one who should be apologizing to you!" Dylan

slot Eliza a furious look

hiding the bitterness summering beneath the surface, and replied, calm and collected, "Dylan, you're right. I made a mistake the other day. I should be the one

late. By now, Sophie had already ruined the gown

Sophie defat need an

she had to do was be seen crying over the ruined gown, and everyone would immediately point

After all, Sophie

with all kinds of

was a a jealous, heartless sister-narrow-minded, vindictive, and willing

everyone

it

rising anger, Eliza gave Sophie a faint smile, her apology sincere. T've been thinking about this for the past couple of days, lying awake at night, and I

was the same Eliza she knew. Is she really being this gengine?

now you realize you messed up?" Dylan scoffed. "If you weren't my sister,

I don't ever

all too well the day she'd refused to apologize to Sophie. Dylan had

was supposed to be her coming-of-age ceremony, Dylan

the twin brothers, Dylan and Matthew, were the

he would take on anyone who dared to

had a falling out with Saplur, the moment Sophie started

This was especially!

Chapter 3

her lips together lightly, fully aware

both height and strength. Trying

her.

her tongue. It's fine, she thought. I've got all

quick and decisive apology seemed to leave some people

Eliza has already apologized, let's just let it go. It's not that big of a deal, but it's a shame about my gown. I might not be able

had initially planned to drop the matter, felt a

who knows what else she might do next? She needs to be caught a lesson so she'll

"Since you ruined Sophie's gown, take your own coming-of-age gown and give in to her. As for

I immediately,

. She wasn't surprised.

a sly glint, but