The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

652.Chapter 652

"Lady Nevill, what's with this outfit..." Malaki trailed off.

Adeline stood outside the city gates, draped in a gray cloak with a black veiled hat concealing her face. She looked like she was hiding from someone. If she hadn't spoken, Malaki might not have even recognized her.

"Malaki, I need to speak to the Holy Lady. It's urgent! She's inside, isn't she? Please let her know I'm here. This truly is an emergency," Adeline said frantically.

Seeing her disheveled state, Malaki sensed something was off. Instead of answering directly, he said, "Lady Nevill, if you have pressing matters, you may send a formal request to the Padilla family or Saint Grace Nunnery. If my lady has time, she will summon you."

"My lady?" Adeline froze for a moment before it hit her. Today was the day Eliza would officially request to change her last name and take over the Padilla family.

She figured since Malaki had already started addressing Eliza as the head of the house, her wish must have been granted. Even her brother hadn't been able to stop

Eliza.

'If I could convince Eliza to help me, maybe Caleb could still be saved, Adeline thought.

"Malaki, it's not that I don't respect protocols, but this is my only chance to sneak out and ask for help," Adeline said desperately. "I don't know what kind of hold Sophie has over Caleb, but she's completely broken him. He's barely hanging on."

Adeline turned toward the carriage, pleading with Eliza, her voice growing tender as if trying to spark even a flicker of affection Eliza might still have for her. "Your Grace! Eliza, I know you have a strong influence. I'm still your aunt, aren't I? Please help me, help your cousin."

But it was useless. Adeline had long since destroyed whatever bond they once shared with her own hands. No matter how heartfelt her pleas were, it was far too late.

"Malaki, it's getting late," came Eliza's unfeeling voice from within the carriage. Malaki understood right away and snapped the reins to urge the horses forward. "No! Please, don't go," Adeline pleaded, her voice breaking with panic. “Eliza, I'm begging you. Are you still holding a grudge over how I treated you back then? I'm sorry. I'll kneel before you. I'll apologize right here!"

Tears streamed down Adeline's face as she knelt in front of the carriage and lowered her head to the ground.

carriage, Eliza furrowe

de called.

Tina appeared behind Adeline and effortlessly yanked her to her

Tina said coldly. "No matter what brings you

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652.Chapter 652

Her Grace in a difficult

for the Marquis, but if you continue making a scene, don't blame

hated to admit it, but Adeline was still her elder. No matter how things turned out, if this scene had been witnessed by someone with ulterior

was why Eliza had Tina step

bigger picture. She thought Eliza was simply unwilling to forgive

over the Padilla family, don't you? If you agree to save

family must possess. Without it, even if you

changed dramatically. His usually murky eyes sharpened, and he shot Adeline a piercing glare. "How dare you! Are you threatening

Eliza's instincts told her something was amiss. She stayed silent, quietly

about. This isn't a threat—I just have no other way to save my son. I have no

word. He knew exactly what the item was and how important it was to the Padilla family,

Eliza had her own will, and as a competent steward, his

silence, Eliza finally spoke from within the carriage, "Very

down the address of the

join us for a feast in three

out a sigh of relief.

from satisfied. "Three days?

meant more suffering for her son. 'What

and killed him?' Adeline