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

lien eyes, 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

was, she was already two days too late. By now, Sophie had already ruined the gown berself and skillfully shifted the

Sophie defat need an

do was be seen crying over the ruined gown, and everyone

After all, Sophie

with all kinds of underhanded

willing to go to any lengths

"wronged; everyone just assumed it was Eliza

it

her 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 regret what happened. Please forgive

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

Dylan scoffed. "If you weren't my sister,

'Sister? Ugh, I don't ever

Sophie. Dylan had beaten

even though it was supposed to be her coming-of-age ceremony, Dylan hadn't shown her any

Dylan and Matthew, were the hundest to deal with. Especially

take on anyone who dared to bully Sophie. But if he was angry, he wouldn't hesitate

Saplur, the moment Sophie started crying. Eliza knew she

This was especially!

Chapter 3

her lips together lightly, fully aware that she was

and strength. Trying to fight him would only

her.

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

quick and decisive apology seemed to leave

it go. It's not that big of a deal, but it's a shame about my gown. I might not be able to attend today's

planned to drop the matter, felt a surge of protectiveness

else she might do next? She needs to be caught

take your own coming-of-age gown and give

I immediately,

. She wasn't surprised.

sly glint,