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

"Have the medical books I asked

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

Let's head back" Nolan

Nolan, don't you usually stay longer after

his stride. "No

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

pray for him instead. Let her

Grace Nunnery didn't allow men to visit freely. He'd have to

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

morning. Nolan arrived at Sains Grace Nunnery with

shut. He knocked.

and again. Finally,

a voice called out

Lady's prayer ceremony for the nation. We're closed for a month. If you

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

voice inside asked. "Aar you Priner Nolan? "Yes," he said with a

Chapter 35

Grace Nunnery open. Siner Nolan had previously escorted Eliza here

wasn't lying Just yesterday, he had gone to the palace and volunteered for this

an official capacity, Nolan was indeed here for

main hall with Reverend Mary Mendoza for morning prayers.

sirrich

Nolan had never waited this long for anyone

immediately landed on him- leaning lazily against a pillar, looking

arrive so early.

thra

medical books. I had asked him

looked at het in surprise. "You want to study

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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