The Lady Nun Vows Revenge novel Chapter 38

Chapter 38

“What? She dumped water on you, huh? Just like yesterday?” Dylan’s face darkened with shock and anger.

Sophie forced a bitter smile and waved it off, “It’s fine, Dylan. It’s just water. What really matters is that Eliza refuses to come horne.“

“How is that fine?” Dylan snapped. “That’s too much. She claims she’s not malicious, but she keeps bullying you. If that’s not malicious, then what

“Dylan, don’t talk about Eliza like that, Sophie said, stomping her foot with exaggerated urgency. “No matter how she acted before, we have to get her back quickly. Otherwise, something terrible might happen!”

Dylan immediately latched onto her words. “What do you mean? Did Eliza cause some kind of trouble at Saint Grace Nunnery?”

“She… Sophie hesitated, biting her lip

pas if struggling with what to say.

“What about her? Dylan pressed, his impatience growing

Finally, Sophie looked up, her expression Filled with panic and hesitation. “1 saw her… alone with a man on the back mountain of Saint Grace Nunnery. They were laughing and acting way too familiar. And even…”

And what?” Dylan’s eyes widened, his gut telling him something was seriously wrong. “Sophie, spit it out!“

“They were all over each other–hugging and everything” Sophie blurted out, as if she’d been holding it in

The moment she said it, a wave of satisfaction washed over her. That’s what you get for splashing me, Eliza, she thought. “You think you can just walk away from the Stonor family, huh? I have my ways!

wrap his h

Dylan felt like he’d been struck by lightning. Alone with a man? Laughing? Hugging? he thought and couldn’t wrap

Even as hothraded as he was, he hesitated. “Sophie, are you absolutely sure? Didn’t you misinterpret what you saw?”

head around it.

It wasn’t that he didn’t trust Sophie, but this was huge. If true, Eliza would be in serious trouble–the kind even the king wouldn’t overlook. Sophie hadn’t expected him to question her. Immediately, her face fell. “I saw it with my own eyes, Dylan! Why would I make this up? But if you don’t believe me, then just forget it.”

“No! I believe you. Of course, I believe you!” Dylan said quickly, cursing himself for doubting her even for a second.

Sophie is kind and pure–hearted–she wouldn’t lie about something like this, he thought, and his anger reignited.

“This can’t be ignored,” he said, standing abruptly. “If Eliza’s really doing something this disgraceful, I’ll drag her back and let Father deal with her.” Without another word, Dylan stormed off to change. Moments later, he was

is already heading toward Mount Westin.

Watching I

[his retreating figure, Sophie smirked to herself. Everything was falling into place. She wasn’t worried about her story being questioned. Knowing Dylan’s temper, she was sure he’d resort to violence when confronting Eliza. Once that happened, there was no way they would have a

civil conversation.

As Sophie predicted, when Dylan reached Saint Grace Nunnery and found the gates shut, he started pounding of them. “Open upt Open this door

From inside. a Reverend rushed forward. “Sir, pleaset The nunnery is closed to visitors”

impatiently, his voice sharp. “Get Eliza out here right now. Or I swear I’ll kick down this damn

“I don’t care if you’re dosed or not Dylan cut her off impati down and tear this place apart!”

The Reverend could tell right away that Dylan was trouble and had no intention of opening the door.

But after Dylan called out three times with no response, he lost patience and started kicking it.

Saint Grace Nunnery was a humble place, and its main gate was just two simple wooden doors. After a few hardd kicks, they gave way with a loudl bing before the Reverend could stop Dylan.

By the time Eliza heard the commotion and rushed over, the scene was already a mess. “Stop this she snapped, fury flashing in her eyes. “Dylan, what the hell do you think you’re doing”

Eliza instantly knew Sophie had

Dylan crossed his arms. “Tll give you one last change–for the sake of our so–called sibling bond. Pack your things and come family right now.