The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 30

Chapter 31

Chapter 31

At that moment, Eliza felt as if a weight had finally lifted from her heart. The chains that had bound her for so long-across two lifetimes-had finally fallen away.

She had escaped the place that had brought her so much pain. A single tear slipped down her cheek.

Nolan watched her, momentarily transfixed. Even years later, this scene would remain etched in his memory.

He had seen countless deaths on the battlefield, each one leaving a mark. But none had ever struck him quite like this.

His eyes, long clouded by blood and war, now reflected nothing but Eliza and the cross behind her. Bathed in golden light, she looked almost otherworldly-like something beyond his reach

As Nolan prepared to leave, Eliza walked him to the gate. She kept a respectful distance, clasped her hands together, and bowed slightly. "Thank you for your help today, Prince Nolan."

Without his escort, leaving the Stonor family wouldn't have been so easy. Even if she had managed to slip away, she likely would have been dragged back before reaching the nunnery. She truly owed him her gratitude.

I was just following orders. No need to thank me." Nolan said, his gaze drifting to the ivy-covered wall instead of meeting hers.

Then, as if thinking of something, he asked casually, "Did you bring everything you need? If you forgot anything, I could fetch it for you"

Eliza shook her head. Most of her and her mother's valuables were tucked safely in her pocket farm. Anything left behind wasn't worth retrieving.

Nolan didn't seem sausfied with her answer.

ver. He glanced at her sideways. "You sure? It won't be easy for you to leave the mountain later. If there's anything you need-anything at all-just tell me now. It'll save trouble down the road."

Eliza considered his words. He had a point. It would be inconvenient to ask for help later. She assumed he was only offering out of respect for the king.

After an

someone buy and deliver some medical books for

rare medicinal herbs in her pocket farm, but she knew nothing about

make use of them, the had to learn. Starting from scratch didn't bother

mention. She didn't just want books

And she had

but there were plenty of other ways to

couldn't be requested openly, so she'd start with

I'll have them sent in a couple of days,

was surprised. "You'll bring them yourself, huh!" She hadn't thought a

d warrant hus p

personal attention.

quickly corrected himself. "Of course

my men deliver them"

Eliza said, realizing she

that explanation left her relieved-yet

superst (—not as intimidating as people say. But I shouldn't get ahead of myself.

she was a nun, she had to let go of such thoughts.

calm stillness.

to unpack, so I won't keep you any longer.

her slim figure vanished behind the door dud Nolan

he saw Nolan, he rushed forward

10:17 AM

Chapter 31

Black Flag soldiers hell him back,

"Of course not. She's now a nun at Saint Grace

decision and apologizes, the decree can be withdrawn. I've been shouting

subordinate, Nolan replied flatly, "We

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