Chapter 41
Eliza’s curiosity was instantly piqued. “Of course, I want to hear it“
Nolan smiled ulently and didn’t make her wait. He repeated what the officials hard said. “They said the great Duke of Mowbay has let his son run
vid, acting entitled and lawless. If he isn’t punished severely, he’ll only become more reckless and dangerous in the future”
Under Nolan’s direction, the officials had gone all out, making Dylan sound like a future menace to society.
Gabriel had been left with no room to argue–his colleagues hadn’t just criticized him, they had practically mocked him to his face.
With half the count wiring their disapproval, the king had no choice but to impose a harsh punishment and accept Nolan’s timely suggest Trykans wouldn’t be released unless the Stonor family begged for Elizés forgiveness,
Gabriel had no way to fight back. Dylan had crossed the line. If he hal merely trespassed, it might have been brushed aside as youthful
But he had attacked Eliza. And with the nuns of Saint
Grace Nunnery all testifying that Dylan had struck first, his protests of innocence were
Elica let out a satisfied sigh “if nd known this, I would’ve stayed unconscious a linte longer?
Keeping Dylan locked up for a few more days would have been nice. But now that she was awake, the Stonor family would be knocking on her door
The last thing she wanted was to deal with those people–especially Sophie.
Eliza didn’t bel
believe for a second that Sophie had nothing to do with Dylan barging i
g into Saint
Nunnery.
Looking back. Dylan’s words that day had been odd. His accusations of shamelessness must have been due to Sophie filling. pealization sent a chill through Eliza.
Nolan, who had been watching her closely, caught the shift in her expression.
shead with lies. Thir
Assuming she was upset about seeing the Stonor family, he said, “If you don’t want to deal with them, you can stay in the palace a while longer. As long as you don’t leave, they cant get to you,
Flica was briefly caught off guard, then shook her heal, touched by his consideration. “I appreciate your kindness, Prince Nolan, but with the blessing ceremony coming up. I need to return to Saint Grace Nunnery to continue preparations.”
so point in syokding it
She had to face them eventually–there was no
“oh, night “A thought suddenly struck her. She hadn’t even asked how long she had been unconscious. “Prince Nolan, how long was I out this
Nolan raised an eyebrow, annused. “Not long just a week”
“What?” Eliza shot upright, only to wine in pain and collapse back onto the bed, sucking in a sharp breath.
Nolan’s amuseme vanished in an instant. His brow furrowed as he scolded her, “Stop moving. Your bujuries will take at least two spore werks fully Jeral ”
groaned “The blessing ceremony is in less than that”
opera arridentally brushed against something from and warm–clearly a person. And since no one else had spoken in the room, that left only reality
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