Chapter 166

Chapter 166

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Eliza could not take that chance. But guilt would not let her breathe. So, she ran. "T-I just remembered there's something I need to take care of, she said, her voice trembling. "TI come visit another day.

Before Nolan could respond, Eliza turned and bolted past him, running straight out of the courtyard without even glancing back. Nolan stood frozen for a second, stunned.

He turned toward the doorway, watching her retreating figure disappear into the distance, still trying to make sense of what had just happened.

"Serenity?" he called, but she was already gone. He immediately turned and chased after her.

Eliza had meant to leave just like that, without another word. But to her surprise, Nolan chased after her without the slightest hesitation and stepped in front of her, blocking her path.

His face was flushed with confusion and concern. "What happened? Just now, what was that about? Why did you say sorry to

me?"

something urgent I need to take care of. I

step past him, but once again, Nolan moved to stop

he said softly. "If you want to go, I won't stop you. But can you just listen to

looking at her with such sincere, pleading eyes that Eliza struggled to turn him

coaxing, "Whatever happened back there if you ever feel like talking. I'll always be here to listen. And if you don't want to say anything, that's fine too. When you leave, take the Prince

could, Nolan cut her off, a bit more firm this time. "No

She kept her head down, lips

inside to look so different from when she had arrived. There was now a soft blanket draped across the seat, small

air was just starting to show, Nolan, it seemed, was worried

made Eliza feel worse. The whole ride back, she sat quietly, staring down at the hand muff

was buried in guilt inside the carriage, Nolan's expression

Regent's estate, his tone was icy as he barked, "Explain.

servant that she was coming to visit. From

such a state. She would

furious. He had rushed through state matters all morning looking

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