The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Eliza's words were cut off sharply, and the smile that had been playing on her lips slondy faded.

She met Benedict's confused stare and coolly replied, "Yeah, I've gone

"Driven to the ridge by all at you, step by step," she silently added this last bit in her mind.

Benedict opened his mouth as if to speak, but when his eyes met Eliza's icy gaze, his brows furrowed, and he fell into a long, uncomfortabile silence.

It wasn't until Eliza began to show signs of impatičare that he finally spoke. "The coming-of-age ceremumy's alicut to start. We need to go"

He added, as it worried Eliza might lose control again. “There are a lot of guests in the front yard, be mindful of your behavior. Don't make us look

After walking a few w paces, Benedict tralized he shish't hear Eliza's footsteps following him. He turned around to land she hadn't moved.

"Why aren't you coming?" Benedict asked, his voice a little sharper now.

let me goc" Eliza miswered, her

kidding?" Benedict thought she

important day for you and Sophie. You can't

her eyes. "I told you, Dylan won't let me. You forcing me to go now, Benedict? If I show sip Later and Dylan hits me, are

you won't, then maybe it's better I just don't go, so I don't

to wear thin. "Dylan has a temper, but he doesn't just hit people

him off sharply, turning her face away, "Cust you see my face is still swollen? Or do you just

closer and saw the redness on her cheek. If she went out like this,

over the tom gown that he hadn't even noticed

it, even he couldn't help but frown. "Dil... dal Dylan really

Sophie,

first instinct way to protect the

frustrated. 'Can't he ever pick the

her makeup to hide the marks, but

and turned back to Eliza, clearly irritated, "Just cover it up as best you can. If anyone asks, tell them you

and fell" "That's a joke,' Eliza thought, a bitter laugh bobbling up inside. Who trips and