The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 20

Chapter 20

"Bot" he added with a smirk. "Mary is very picky. Tuusure Eliza is going to be disappointed. She'll probably return empty-handed"

hi secined like a simple test, but anyone who had deals with Mary Mendoza knew she was stubborn. Even the late King wouldn't have been able to with her favor easily.

It Mary dudict approve of Eliza, that would be the end of it

Magmas was confident Eliza would fail, and he secretly hoped it would discturage her from pursuing the idea of becoming a nun. After all, he wasn't keen on sending Caroline's daughter of in A convent

Howeyri, Nolan was reminded of the way Eliza had stood tall and resolute after her fall, despite her injuries. She didn't hesitate or falter but walked away with determination.

For some reason, he wasn't as sure as Magnis that Eliza's fate was sealed.

Liza, unaware of the slum chance she had been given, wasn't about to give up easily-even if she knew the odds were against her.

Inside the carriage, Eliza changed into a fresh set of clothes that James had thoughtfully prepared for her. It was clear he'd noticed the injury on her back and had packed some oiqtment and bandages.

her back, Eliza couldn't tend to it properly on her own and could only manage a quick, makeshift

small vial of stream water. This wasn't for cleaning her wound; instead, she took

properties, and she knew drinking it could do her some good. While she wasn't in a hurry for the wound to heal, staying

had blown through her mind, clearing away the fog

Eliza wasted no time

Saint Grace Nunnery, but

a moment's thought. Eliza reached into her pocket farm and

flee the Stonor family and become a mun, she'd secretly stashed away valuable items from her room-gold, silver, and jewels

her decision to take the well, they would be crucial for her revenge. Eliza had made sure to prepare herself

she also planned to return and take her mother's dowry before her brothers could get their hands on it-or worse, before Sophie could

Eliza sald, lifting the corner of the carriage curtain and glancing out at the young servant. A small, amused smile

broad grin, his eyes crinkling with amusement, I'm just doing

head lightly. "Don't be so modest, my lord. I only planned to ask His Majesty for a favor,

me.

of my thanks.

James took the small package of gold leaves, he didn't need to look

know it was something valuable. The weight alone