The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 43

Chapter 43

Ever since Sophie heard that Dylan had broken into Saint Grace Nunnery and injured Eliza, she had been in an exceptionally good mood. But what happened next exceeded even her expectations.

The king ordered Dylan to receive eighty lashes for Eliza's sake and demanded that the Stonor family secure Eliza's forgiveness before Dylan could

be released.

The moment Sophie heard the news, she instinctively snapped, "On what grounds?"

It was ridiculous. She could not believe that the king was actually willing to offend the entire Duke's estate over a nun.

"What right does Eliza have to be under the king's protection! Sophie fumed inwardly. 'She's not even part of the Duke's estate anymore-just a lowly nun. What makes her so special?

Unaware of the full picture, Sophie assumed it was only the king backing Eliza. She had no idea there was someone else with the power to sway half

the court in Eliza's favor.

When a servant informed her that Gabriel wanted to see her in his study, she immediately guessed the reason-they were going to question her about what had happened that day.

If that was the case, then fine. She'd make sure to expose what Eliza had done at Saint Grace Nunnery.

Once the family found

what kind of woman Eliza really was, Sophie was certain none of

of them would take her

- side

Hiding her satisfaction, Sophic smirked before telling the servant, "Got it Tell Father I'll change and be there shortly,"

Back in her room, she deliberately chose a plain outfit.

Ever since she saw Eliza wearing simple clothes at the coming of age ceremony, that pure, dignified image had been haunting her. "If Eliza can pull off that look, so can I she thought.

Determined to prove it, Sophie had recently ordered an entire collection of understated clothing. She planned to dress like Eliza-except even more refined, more graceful, more dazzling.

never understood that some things simply didn't suis her. No matter how she

adjusted her sleeves

here," she called out sweetly

look at her. They seemed to notice

were more important

why Dylan suddenly went to Saint Grace Nunnery looking

expected. Sophie

called me here," she murmured before letting out a quiet

you mean? How does Dylan attacking Eliza have

lip. “Benedict, you don't understand. Dylan only went to find Eliza because he wanted to stand up

trembling just enough to sound convincing. "That day, I wanted to try one last time to persuade Eliza to come home. But as you know, Saint Grace Nunnery doesn't let people

feeling-this was turning out to be more complicated than he

so he wasn't prepared for what Sophie would say next. Her words

Saint Grace Nunnery.

deep breath. "I heard there's another monastery on the slopes of Mount Westin, with a hidden

I went up the back

Benedict frow

owned. "What

yet

for effect, then, as if making a difficult confession, she let out a shaky breath and said, "She

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the floor.

porcelain echoed through the study as Gabriel's coffee cup slipped from his

do

Eliza would do something like that. She

my own eyes.

believe-I didn't want to believe it either! But I saw it wi realized I was there,

e caught as she wiped at her eyes. "She pushed me into the water and warned me to keep quiet, or else she'd

but the sharp tension in his jaw spoke

on the other hand, struggled to accept it. He knew Eliza had changed- she was rebellious now, distant, and defiant. But this

voice cold

both of them,

"Father, I think there's been some kind

Gabriel's

was ice, “Misunderstanding? We'll find