The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

62.Chapter 362

Sophie was utterly stunned when she heard that preparations for Benedict’s funeral were already underway She genuinely hadn’t expected him to decline so severely in just the few days she’d been away.

Matthew, however, misunderstood her shock, assuming she was genuinely unaware of the situation.

Yet among those three potted plants, two had been gifted by Sophie Though uncertain whether the flowers had been tampered with by outside parties, he resolved to investigate thoroughly before informing Gabriel, lest Gabriel leap to the wrong conclusions

After a moment of contemplation, Matthew said, “The quacks outside couldn’t even diagnose Benedict’s actual condition It wasn’t until i summoned Dr. Garraway that we discovered Benedict had been poisoned.”

“Poisoned again? Gabriel’s face darkened at the mention of poison.

In just six months, nearly all of his sons had been poisoned.

If this continued, he feared one of them might actually end up dead before he could even figure out what was going on Gabriel’s Expression grew grim. Anthony and Sophie might know a little about poisons, but their skills were far too basic to protect themselves, let alone the entire Stonor family.

It was clear to him now–he needed to find a true expert in poisons.

Still deep in thought. Gabriel pressed further, “What kind of poison is it? Can Dr. Garraway treat it?”

Matthew replied, “Dr. Garraway isn’t sure what type of poison it is. However, after reviewing Benedict’s symptoms over the past few days and analyzing his blood, he mentioned a few rare herbs that might termporarily stabilize his condition.”

“What herbs?” Gabriel asked

by Matthew’s tone, these herbs were anything

speaking, and the first

expression to stiffen

need Snow Lotus,

ingredients left Gabriel frozen in place–and Sophie, standing nearby, was no

None of them had even heard of

Snow Lotus was presented by Fletcher to the

up in Elizas possession

but it had already been used by the Empress Dowager for her tonic regimen whether

who had clearly picked up on some rumors over the past few days, fell silent after listing the three ingredients. Gabel took a deep breath, pinched the bridge of his nose,

nodded. “I’ve looked into it, but there’s nothing to find

mean? Gabriel’s frown

be an herb from ancient texts. Even Dr. Garraway hasn’t

It sounded so unreliable

question if he brought up an herb he’d never even seen, it

and Snow Lotus right away Check everyone in the estate thoroughly. Any trace of poison must be eliminated. And whoever poisoned