The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 35

Chapter 35

When Nolan first returned. Ross and the others assumed his condition hadn't

acted up,

But now, taking a closer look, they noticed his eyes were sull bloodshot, and his face was unusually pale.

Nolan nodded calmly. Itis mind had sented, but his body always showed lingering symptoms after an attack. It made sense that Ross had noticed.

Ross and the others exchanged stunned glances

That fast? How long was it this time?" Ross's voice carried a note of disbelief- mixed with cautious excitement.

Their reaction wasn't without reason. In the past, Nolan's episodes lasted at least three hours at their shortest. The worst ones dragged on for an entire day and night.

But today, it was less than an hour.

Ross suddenly had a thought. His eyes lit up. "Could it be that Lawrence's medicine is finally working?"

Nolan considered it for a moment, then shook his head. "Probably not."

He knew his own condition well enough. He had been taking Lawrence's prescription for nearly half a year. If it were truly working, he would have noticed a gradual improvement-not this sudden, drastic change

Then, Nolan's gaze flickered as he recalled something-Eliza's voice, reciting scripture in that clear, steady tone.

If anything had an effect, he thought perhaps it was the content of what Eliza had been reciting.

After returning to Hasen City. Nolan visited Holy Cross Monastery several times, always seeking prayers when he felt an episode coming on. He listened to the priests' chants and made generous offerings, hoping for some relief

This time had been no different. But before the priest could even finish, the pain became unbearable.

He had left in a rush, barely aware of where he was going until he found himself by the stream behind the mountain. That was where he had run into Eliza

of Eliza, Nolan asked absently. "Have the medical books I asked Lawrence to find arrived

scratched his head, confused by the sudden change of topic. "Yeah, they got to Hasen City

head back" Nolan

blinked. "Already? But, Prince Nolan, don't you usually

slow his stride. "No

today, Eliza's quiet recitation had done more for

he should have her pray for him instead. Let her rack up favors,

Nunnery didn't allow men to visit freely.

mind. His lips curved slightly,

next morning. Nolan arrived at Sains Grace Nunnery

shut. He knocked. No

again.

a voice called out from

prayer ceremony for the nation. We're closed for a month. If you wish to

visit leen assigned in oversee the preparations for the

brief pause before the voice inside asked. "Aar you Priner Nolan? "Yes," he said with

Chapter 35

then did the gates of Saba Grace Nunnery open. Siner Nolan had previously escorted Eliza here under royal orders, the nuns all recognized him. The Reverend who greeted

palace and volunteered for this duty. The king had found his sudden respiest illlut approved it

an official capacity, Nolan was

the main hall with Reverend Mary Mendoza for morning prayers. Please wait outside for a moment, Prince Nolan," the nun told

sirrich

"moment" stretched into a full half-hour. Nolan had never waited this long

Mary, her eyes immediately landed on him- leaning

arrive so early. Mary also spotted Nolan

thra

deliver some medical books. I had asked him to bring

looked at het in surprise.

offered a casual excuse. "After morning prayers and blessings on the mountain, I have plenty of free time, I figured I might as something useful instead of sitting

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