The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 686

Someone knocked on the door and said, "Mr. Malone, your meal is ready.

Outside the door, two young attendants ascended the steps.

One carried a tray with food, while the other opened the door and gave “Rafe" à careful once-over. After his companion set down the tray, they Gowed and quietly withdrew, closing the door behind them.

But they didn't immediately leave.

Instead, they lingered outside, waiting until they heard the "person" inside get up and start eating, only then finally exiting the small courtyard.

Soon after, the young attendant who observed "Rafe" appeared in Gabriel's study.

The attendant reported, "Lord Mowbay. Mr. Malone has been well-behaved these past few days. He's stayed in his room just as you instructed, eating, sleeping, and nothing else."

Gabriel asked, "Has he asked for anything, or tried to go out?"

The attendant shook his head. "No."

"So obedient?" Gabriel narrowed his eyes, suspicion in his voice.

he didn't believe Rafe was

"Mr. Malone has been confined for half a month. Lord Mowbay, should we let him

him locked up, and

just pretending to be docile, waiting for me to let my guard down,' Gabriel thought. 'There's no way that wet-behind-the-ears kid can keep

snuck out on the first night of being held and had gotten

causing a ruckus at the gates of the Marquis's

card, yet you're keeping us outside. What do

of being recognized, Rafe

people from the Marquis's estate wouldn't let Eliza

said he hasn't received the Holy Lady's visiting card, so please come

Lord Dale comes out to greet me now, or I'll have my people break

hear that? Hurry up and go inform Lord Dale!" Rafe barked, basking

you be so aggressive?" Sophie's voice

moment, a figure slowly emerged from the Marquis's

Sophie fixed her sharp gaze on the carriage outside, as if she could see

say you're gentle and kind, but I say they're blind. Just look at you today. Do

that you'd dare bring your insolent servant here to bully a

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