The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

The Silent 252

The moment the words left Nolan's mouth, Eliza fell silent..

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She stared at Renee, a complicated look clouding her expression. No one had expected it—but this frail girl in front of her... was Seth's sister.

But here she was. Alive. Just barely,

Eliza asked softly, "Have you been hiding this whole time?"

From the look on Renee's face, it was clear she didn't know that Seth had already returned.

Sure enough, Renee nodded. "You guessed right again."

She offered a weak smile, but the pain on her thin, hollow face quickly broke through. Maybe it was because Eliza had just saved her, but in this moment, Renee let her guard down and started to speak-slowly at first, then pouring it all

out.

"I was captured," she whispered. "I refused to obey him, so he locked me up. No food. No water. I was starving-I had to eat dirt just to stay alive. My stomach's been aching ever since." She clenched her fists, swallowing hard against the memory. "Eventually, they let me out, and I ran. But when I got home... my parents were already dead." Her voice cracked. "And those people... they kept looking for me. I couldn't go back. I hid wherever I could. Now and then I'd hear things. About the plague. About how bad it was here in Caslig County. I didn't dare come out."

She blinked back tears.

already be infected, so I snuck

local enforcers Kane had stationed to keep order. It was entirely possible

long... I hadn't eaten in days. My stomach hurt so much,

the little bottle of medicine she

the pain-it's gone.

were wide with gratitude. She looked at Eliza

He's always protected me. Once I find him, I'll tell him what you did. We'll find a way to repay you, I swear

girl's hopeful smile and

a moment's hesitation, she finally asked, "Rence... do you have any

head. "No. My mom once told me that we fled to Noganlul as refugees. Whatever relatives we used to have, they're gone. It's just been the four

she was

Rence by the arm and led her back to the

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Chapter 252

with Nolan, stopping a short distance

earshot, Eliza