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

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

scratched his head, confused by the sudden change of

Let's head back" Nolan

don't

slow his stride. "No

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

for him instead.

issue was that Saint Grace Nunnery didn't allow men to visit

thought crossed his mind. His lips curved slightly, an amused glint

arrived at Sains Grace Nunnery with

were still shut. He

knocked again and again.

attempt, a voice called out from

We're closed for a month. If you wish

not here for a visit leen assigned in oversee the preparations for the Holy

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

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.

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

an official capacity, Nolan was indeed here for the

hall with Reverend Mary Mendoza for morning prayers. Please wait outside for

sirrich

full half-hour. Nolan had never waited this long for

immediately landed

him to arrive so early. Mary also

thra

"Prince Nolan is here to deliver some medical books.

surprise. "You

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

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