The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

The Silent 287

287.Chapter 287

"What do you mean by beyond saving? That's impossible!" Dylan jumped to his feet in disbelief.

He looked at Malaki, his eyes wide with shock. "Are you saying Gabriel said that? Are you sure it was him? Did you hear it right?"

Dylan thought, 'How could Gabriel have said such a thing? The Stonor family and the Padilla family were once so close. My grandparents gave everything to help us, and Gabriel and the Duke's estate have always received their full support.'

Dylan didn't need to remember it all himself-everyone in Hasen City knew the bond between the two families. Gabriel often spoke of the Padilla family's kindness, and for over ten years, they had made it a point to honor their memory by visiting and paying respects every year.

things spoke to the depth of the relationship between the two

telling me this? That Gabriel said such a thing... How is this possible?' He couldn't believe it. His anger flared as he pressed Malaki for answers, but Malaki remained calm,

halt. He looked at Malaki, who remained silent,

the Stonor family, and Caroline was always good to Gabriel. Gabriel was

five of

make us feel guilty and pity her. And all the while, he let us-his five children- remain oblivious. They even allowed her to manipulate Eliza, pit us against each other, until we were left watching as they forced her into a life of seclusion.' Thinking back on everything, Dylan felt a cold shiver run through him, his body trembling-either from the

on your face, I can see you already know

food arrived, but Dylan