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?"

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

him, but once again, Nolan moved to stop

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

such sincere, pleading eyes that Eliza

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 when you get there, alright? I'll come to see

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

her head down, lips tightly sealed, and let herself be quietly

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

seemed, was worried she might catch a

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

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

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

to visit. From the way the servant

left in such a state. She would not even meet his eyes. She would not talk

through state matters all morning looking forward

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