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.

things simply didn't suis

her sleeves and walked

she called out sweetly as she

turned to look at her. They seemed to notice the change in her clothing

were more important

wasted no time. Sophie, do you know why Dylan suddenly went to Saint Grace Nunnery looking for

Sophie

before letting out a quiet sigh, lowering her gaze. "It's all my fault,

How does

she bit her lip. “Benedict, you don't understand. Dylan only went 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 in

way?" Benedict had a sinking feeling-this was turning out to be

prepared for what Sophie would say next. Her words

Saint Grace Nunnery.

a deep breath. "I heard there's another monastery on the slopes of

to Saint Gr tur day. I went up the back way. But when I reached a small

Benedict frow

owned. "What

yet grasped

if making a difficult confession, she let out a shaky breath and said, "She she was meeting a man in

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the floor.

shattering porcelain echoed through the study as Gabriel's coffee

widened in surprise. "Sophie, do you even realize

way Eliza would do something like that. She simply

my own eyes. When

But I saw it wi realized I

pushed me into the water and warned me to keep quiet, or

but the sharp tension in his jaw

struggled to accept it. He knew Eliza had changed- she was rebellious now, distant, and defiant. But this was something else entirely. Threatening Sophie! He couldn't

deeply, his voice cold and clipped.

to both of them,

I think there's

Gabriel's

was ice, “Misunderstanding? We'll find out