The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 38

Chapter 38

"What? She dumped water on you, huh? Just like yesterday?" Dylan's face darkened with shock and anger.

Sophie forced a bitter smile and waved it off, "It's fine, Dylan. It's just water. What really matters is that Eliza refuses to come horne."

"How is that fine?" Dylan snapped. "That's too much. She claims she's not malicious, but she keeps bullying you. If that's not malicious, then what

"Dylan, don't talk about Eliza like that, Sophie said, stomping her foot with exaggerated urgency. "No matter how she acted before, we have to get her back quickly. Otherwise, something terrible might happen!"

Dylan immediately latched onto her words. "What do you mean? Did Eliza cause some kind of trouble at Saint Grace Nunnery?"

"She... Sophie hesitated, biting her lip

pas if struggling with what to say.

"What about her? Dylan pressed, his impatience growing

Finally, Sophie looked up, her expression Filled with panic and hesitation. "1 saw her... alone with a man on the back mountain of Saint Grace Nunnery. They were laughing and acting way too familiar. And even..."

And what?" Dylan's eyes widened, his gut telling him something was seriously wrong. "Sophie, spit it out!"

"They were all over each other-hugging and everything" Sophie blurted out, as if she'd been holding it in

The moment she said it, a wave of satisfaction washed over her. That's what you get for splashing me, Eliza, she thought. "You think you can just walk away from the Stonor family, huh? I have my ways!

wrap his h

Dylan felt like he'd been struck by lightning. Alone with a man? Laughing? Hugging? he thought and couldn't wrap

Even as hothraded as he was, he hesitated. "Sophie, are you absolutely sure? Didn't you misinterpret what you saw?"

head around it.

huge. If true, Eliza would be in serious trouble-the kind even the king wouldn't overlook. Sophie hadn't expected him to question her. Immediately, her face fell. “I

Of course, I believe you!" Dylan said quickly, cursing himself for doubting her even for a

wouldn't lie about something like

he said, standing abruptly. "If Eliza's really doing something this disgraceful, I'll drag her back and let Father deal with her." Without another word,

heading toward

Watching I

place. She wasn't worried about her story being questioned. Knowing Dylan's temper, she was sure he'd resort to violence when confronting Eliza. Once that happened, there was

civil conversation.

Nunnery and found the gates shut, he started

inside. a Reverend rushed forward. "Sir, pleaset

voice sharp. "Get Eliza out here right now. Or I

you're dosed or not Dylan cut her off impati down and tear this place

that Dylan was trouble and had no intention

after Dylan called out three times with no response, he lost patience

simple wooden doors. After a few hardd kicks, they gave way with a

Reverend a cold

Men aren't allowed inside Sam Grace Nunnery without permission," the

without hesitation. "Get in my way again, and I

ino"

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Chapter 38

voice sharp and threatening

nuns scattered at the sight of him, some

"Stop this she snapped,

voice, Dylan turned to face her, his expression full

knew

just how

one last change-for the sake of our so- called sibling bond. Pack your things