The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Matthew stared at Gabriel in shock Tather, what do you mean by that?”

Gabriel paused for a moment. “You know exactly what I mean, Matthew”

“I don’t understand? Matthew shouted, his voice trembling with anger as he glared at Gabriel

Gabriel let out another heavy sigh. “It’s just an engagement. I know you’re unwilling, but Benedict doesn’t have much time left. If we don’t get the medicine soon, he won’t make it. Can you truly stand by and watch Benedict die?”

Matthew’s voice trembled as he asked. “Are you really asking me to give up my engagement to save him? When other solutions exist, must you plead Eliza?”

“What other way is there?” Gabriel’s expression darkened, his tone sharp. “Snowlotus? A century old Purple Shroom? Or that mythical Bloodshade Blossom no one’s even seen? Do you think any of those are easy to find?

“It Benedict could hold on for another week or two, I wouldn’t be this desperate! But he could die at any moment now! These medicines are the only thing keeping him alive. If we don’t get them, we’ll be preparing for his funeral instead!”

The moment those words were uttered, a heavy silence descended between Gabriel and Matthew

Matthew stood frozen in place, his fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white, his eyes bloodshot with suppressed

emotion

Gabriel looked at Matthew’s pained expression, quilt flickering in his heart. But he had no choice.

He couldn’t abandon Benedict.

Matthew, break off your engagement with Diana. She already said she wanted to end it, didn’t she?”

Matthew’s voice cracked, his eyes brimming with tears. “No, she was just upset! She didn’t mean it. I can make it right! I can make her forgive me! But if I really break it off, she’ll never forgive me! Father, I’m begging you. Don’t make me end things with Dianal

Matthew dropped to his knees before Gabriel, tilting his head back as he pleaded desperately.

But Gabriel stood there, his expression as cold and unyielding as stone, unmoved by Matthew’s desperation.

Father Matthew’s voice trembled, panic creeping into his tone as he called out again

head, ruffling his hair in a gesture so

as hope lit up Matthew’s face, Gabriel’s voice cut through the moment like a blade, “Matthew, it’s not that I’m being cruel But I can’t turn my back on Benedict. Be a good son and listen to

struck Matthew like a thunderclap. His body froze,

a satisfied smile playing on her lips. “Renee, take the

for Renee to present

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Matthew himself years ago when

to its original owner,

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outburst. By the time

from her grasp Successfully unlocked! sound. The pendant shattered

pieces

when he heard the

he exploded at Renee. “How dare you break my stuff? Are you trying

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face twisted with fury,

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was already too late

past her cheek,

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