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

medical books I asked Lawrence to find

scratched his head, confused by the sudden change of topic.

head back" Nolan

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

his stride. "No

him countless times, and yet today, Eliza's quiet recitation

instead. Let her rack up favors, then

allow men to visit freely. He'd have to find another

he walled, a thought crossed his mind. His lips curved

at Sains Grace Nunnery with the medical

gates were still shut. He knocked. No

again and again. Finally,

a voice

We're closed for a

here for a visit leen assigned in oversee

voice inside asked. "Aar you

Chapter 35

escorted Eliza here under royal orders,

to-Nolan wasn't lying Just yesterday, he had gone to the palace and volunteered

official capacity, Nolan was

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

sirrich

"moment" stretched into a full half-hour. Nolan had

emerged behind Mary, her eyes immediately landed

to arrive so early. Mary also

thra

books. I had asked him

het in surprise.

"After morning prayers and blessings on the mountain, I have plenty

well read