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

Nolan asked absently. "Have the medical

sudden change of topic. "Yeah, they got

Let's head back" Nolan

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

slow his stride. "No

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

should have her pray for him instead. Let her rack up

allow

his mind. His lips curved slightly, an amused glint dashing in

morning. Nolan arrived at Sains Grace Nunnery

were still shut. He

knocked again and again. Finally,

his 6th attempt, a voice called out from

Holy Lady's prayer ceremony for the nation. We're closed for

I'm not here for a visit leen assigned in oversee the

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

Chapter 35

Grace Nunnery open. Siner Nolan had previously escorted Eliza here under royal orders, the nuns all recognized him. The Reverend who greeted but didn't question

lying Just yesterday, he had gone to the palace and volunteered for this duty. The king had found his sudden respiest illlut approved

official capacity, Nolan was indeed

Mendoza for morning prayers. Please wait

sirrich

half-hour. Nolan had never waited this

emerged behind Mary, her eyes immediately landed on him-

hailiút expected him to arrive so early.

thra

"Prince Nolan is here to deliver some medical books. I had asked him to bring a

at het in surprise. "You want to study

a casual excuse. "After morning prayers and blessings on the mountain, I have

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