The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

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?"

quickly. "I-I really have something urgent I need to take care of. I have to

again, Nolan moved to stop her. This time, though, he

you want to go, I won't stop you. But can

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

of hair she had tousled when she ran. 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 don't want to say anything, that's fine too. When you leave, take the Prince Regent's carriage. I'll have someone escort you safely back to Saint Grace Nunnery. Just rest

say something, but before she could, Nolan cut her off, a bit more

nothing at all. She kept her head down, lips tightly sealed, and let herself

not expect the inside to look so different from when she had arrived. There was now a soft blanket draped across the seat, small treats tucked into a

chill in the air was just starting to show, Nolan, it seemed, was worried she might catch a cold. He had even thought to prepare something to keep her hands

all the linle things. That only made Eliza feel worse. The

was buried in guilt inside the carriage, Nolan's

icy as he barked, "Explain. What the

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

had stepped out for just a short while, she left in such a state. She would not even

matters all morning looking forward to spending time with Eliza, hoping

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