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

and replied, calm and collected, "Dylan, you're right. I made a mistake the

By now, Sophie had already ruined the gown berself

Sophie defat need an

be seen crying over the ruined gown, and everyone would immediately

After all, Sophie

with all kinds of underhanded tricks. To

and willing to go to any

was "wronged; everyone just assumed it

it

apology sincere. T've been thinking about this for the past couple of days, lying awake at night, and I regret what happened. Please

the

you messed up?" Dylan scoffed. "If you weren't my sister, I'd

Ugh, I don't ever want to be related to someone

apologize to Sophie. Dylan had beaten her mercilessly, leaving bruises all over

to be her coming-of-age ceremony, Dylan hadn't shown her

twin brothers, Dylan and Matthew, were

protective croods, he would take on anyone who dared to bully Sophie. But if he was angry,

the moment Sophie started crying. Eliza knew she was

This was especially!

Chapter 3

her lips together lightly, fully aware that

and strength. Trying to fight him would only end badly

her.

chose to bite her tongue. It's fine, she thought. I've got

and decisive apology seemed to leave

it's a shame about my gown. I might not be able to attend today's coming-of-age ceremony," Sophie said, her

planned to drop the matter, felt a surge of protectiveness for Sophie after hearing

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

and give in to her. As for the ceremony, withour

I immediately,

. She wasn't surprised.

a sly glint, but