The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

361,Chapter 361

Tather, let’s hurry back! I can’t stand another moment in this wretched placer Sophie huffed, practically jogging as she made her way outside. She fully expected to see a corringe waiting for them:

But to her dismay, no carriage awaited them.

“Seriously? Didn’t Benedict know we were out today? Why didn’t he pick us up?” she grumbled, her frustration spilling out the moment she realized there was no carriage there.

Gabriel, who had followed her out, shot her a sidelong glance and said coolly, “Matthew is confined to his quarters, Anthony is still recovering from his leg injury, and Benedict hasn’t been feeling well. Who exactly do you think could come fetch us?

Sophie froze for a moment before mattering sheepishly, “I… I just forgot.” A flicker of quilt crossed her face as she spoke.

Then it hit her–she had sent two pots of flowers to Benedict earlier. By now, the poison should be kicking in.

Once she got back, she’d use the half–finished antidote her mother had left behind to stage a dramatic rescue. That way, the Stonor brothers would all owe her big time. Who cared if she wasn’t their real sister? As long as their lives were in her hands and she was their so called savior, they would be hers to command.

With that thought, her sour mood lifted considerably.

The stifling frustration in her chest eased a little

quickly. It’s been days since we’ve been home. Our brothers must

later, Sophie and Gabriel finally returned to the Stonors‘

they stepped inside, Sophie immediately noticed that something felt off. The atmosphere in the estate was heavy

sip to warm himself, and then turned to a nearby servant.

a few days ago, Lord Benedict suddenly coughed up blood and collapsed We called several doctors,

“Speak clearly! What

servant stammered, “They said Lord Matthew

from

his voice trembling

hurriedly brought Sophie to Benedict’s

“Benedict!” Gabriel said.

was lying pale and motionless

lit up when he saw them. “You’re finally back! Are

the Ministry of Justice, but then Benedict suddenly collapsed.

Benedict? How did his condition get so bad so quickly?”

a few days, yet the doctors were already talking about preparing for the worst for Benedict!