The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

The Silent 184

Chapter 184

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"We really don't need to see each other again, do we?" Eliza said coolly, her voice devoid of warmth.

Isabelle let out a sigh. "You're really heartless, Liza. I used to think of you as my best friend

"Stop calling me that," Eliza snapped, her brows drawing together. "And for the record, I was never your friend."

Isabelle froze for a second, then let out a soft laugh. "I heard you became a nun. I didn't expect that. Honestly, I thought you were just trying to compete with Sophie for attention."

Eliza didn't respond. She simply turned and walked away.

But Isabelle wouldn't let her go that easily. "Wait up! Come on, we've barely said two words-old friends meeting again, aren't we supposed to catch up?"

She caught up to Eliza's side and openly scanned her up and down. "Tsk, what a shame. You haven't shaved off your beautiful hair yet. I was actually curious to see what you'd look like with a bald head

Still, Eliza ignored her.

over coffee. "Though, I have to admit-you wear that black habit surprisingly well Simple, yes, but on you, it's got a

over and over, as if they were still close-like nothing had ever

finally snapped. "That's enough,

and said, "There is

to cover her mouth in mock offense. "So cold, Liza.

nothing left between us? Aren't we still enemies? Or

For a long time, she had wrestled with that pain, that betrayal. She'd wondered why Isabelle would do something

said calmly. "Not anymore. But that doesn't mean things can go back to the way they were. You know that. So stop pretending

faded. She looked straight at Eliza, voice turning sharp. "You're right-we can't

care."

wanted was for Eliza to hate her.

Eliza said coldly. "Just stay out of

as if nothing had happened. "Where are you headed? You don't have a carriage

Eliza replied

said sweetly. "I've got nothing

and said, "Fine. If you want to follow, then follow. Just

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