The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 723

The Silent 723

Chapter 723

Chapter 723

Earlier, after returning to the Duke's estate, Sophie had cleaned herself up, changed into fresh clothes, and put on some makeup.

Though she couldn't fully regain her usual appearance, at least she looked somewhat presentable now, no longer like a bloodstained corpse with ghastly pale skin.

Even so, her movements and expressions remained slightly stiff. This stiffness was subtle enough to escape notice unless one looked closely.

Gabriel did sense that something was off, but since he still lacked the keen perception of seasoned martial artists, he too failed to detect Sophie's peculiar condition.

He frowned and asked, "So you just passed out? Where exactly did it happen? Who attacked you? Did you get a look at their face?"

Sophie shook her head, keeping up the act with practiced ease.

Gabriel pressed further, frowning, "When you woke up, did you notice anything unusual?"

Sophie shook her head again, her voice trembling with self-reproach and looking on the verge of tears. "Father... I'm so useless. I didn't notice anything

at all. Did something go wrong? If I've ruined your important matters, please punish me as you see fit."

Gabriel narrowed his eyes slightly, fixing his penetrating gaze on her for a long moment.

Sophie lowered her head and gnawed at her lip, anxiety mounting as Gabriel's silence dragged on.

'I need to find a way to distract Father,' she thought, panic creeping in.

Sophie's eyes darted with sudden inspiration. The next moment, she swayed dramatically, feigning weakness as she toppled to the side.

"My lady!" Sibyl, catching Sophie's subtle hand signal behind her back, immediately rushed forward to play along and steady her.

quite weak. Might she be permitted to return to her room and rest?" Sibyl

out a soft chuckle.

father's laugh and froze. 'Oh no!' Panic flared. 'Did I just make things worse? Of course he'd be suspicious seeing me here. What now?

a second chance at life, but I don't remember a single

I knew even a little about my past, I wouldn't be stuck in such a helpless position right

so weak, stop wandering about. Return to your quarters and stay there. Without my explicit command, you are

paused, then added, "I'll have

wanted to see what exactly his

I'll take my leave now," Sophie said meekly, bowing her

Sibyl, Gabriel turned his attention to Rafe, who was

Gabriel glanced his way, Rafe stood

up, feeling that something was

clothes when I

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have heard his thoughts, he would have

back to the Duke's estate, slipped silently into the room,

a few nearly identical dark outfits, differing only

was off,

under his nose. Nothing could possibly escape

him

Rafe, who was feigning docility, and asked

here for days. Anything

and shook his head. "No

at all?"

a lot Rafe wanted

ages before finally showing his face. If Rafe

ago.

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