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

past him, but once again, Nolan moved to stop her. This time, though,

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

with such sincere, pleading eyes that Eliza

His voice was soft, coaxing, "Whatever happened back there if you ever feel like talking. I'll always be here to listen. And if you

trying to say something, but before she could, Nolan cut her off, a bit more firm this

head down, lips

to look so different from when she had arrived. There was now a soft blanket draped across the seat, small treats tucked into a corner, even a warm hand muff waiting

in the air was just starting to show, Nolan, it seemed, was worried she might catch a cold. He had even

so careful in all the linle things. That only made Eliza feel worse. The whole ride back, she sat quietly, staring down at the hand muff

buried in guilt inside the carriage, Nolan's expression

tone was icy as he barked, "Explain. What the hell

servant that she was coming to visit. From the way the servant

after Nolan had stepped out for just a short while, she left in such a state. She would not even meet his eyes. She would not talk to him. She could barely even stand near

state matters all morning

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