The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Satting in front of the vanity mirror, Eliza was on her own-no maid around, so she had to deal with her long hair herself. She turned, her eyes Iwiefly meeting the angry face of Dylan, who had stormed into the room. his fury written all over him. She fought to bold back the the disgust building inside and coolly asked, "Dylan, what's going on?" Dylan glared at her, his voice sharp with anger. '11 ask you again-did you rain Sophie's gown? How could you be so heartless? You knew today was her coming-of-age criemony, yet you still ruined her gown!! Just as Dylan was about to explode, the one person, Eliza hated more than anything appeared behind him. Sophie poked her head out, flashing a sheepishi simile and trying to play the peacemaker. "Dylan, don't be mad. I've already explained, haven't I? Thzadidn't do it is purjanse-she's just a bit climsy Sopher, small and delicate, always looked like she needed somer to protect her. Her big, doe-like eyes Full of innocence made it impossible for anyone not to feel a protective urge Sophie knew exactly how to use that act to her advantage, and she was keenly aware of how the whole Suonor Exmily felt guilty toward her.

Lonly been found six months ago after being kidnapped at the age of three, and had suffered terribly in the years she'd been lost.

or guilt the Notor fan donor family felt made them bend over backward to make it up to her.

Liza had once thought the sway-Sophie was supposed to be her sister, after all. But in her past life, that naive thinking had cost her dearly.

Now, sering Soplür's fair again, Eliza felt an uncontrollable surge of hatreil "Sophie! Why are you so nice! It was clearly Eliza's fault, and yet you're still covering for her?" Dylan grumbled, frustration in his voice "No, no, you're not listening, Dybar Sophie responded, turning to Eliza with a soft, apologetic look. "I'm sorry, Eliza. I just don't know how to explain things very well. Please don't be mad at Dylan, okay? He's jur worried about me." "What are you apologizing for She's the one who should be apologizing to you!" Dylan slot Eliza a furious look Eliza lowrand lien eyes, hiding the bitterness summering beneath the surface, and replied, calm and collected, "Dylan, you're right. I made a mistake the other day. I should be the one apologizing to Sophic" uth was, she was already two days too late. By now, Sophie had already ruined the gown berself and skillfully shifted the blonto Fliza.

Sophie defat need an any evidence. All she had to do was be seen crying over the ruined gown, and everyone would immediately point their fingers at After all, Sophie phie had already ruined Eliza's reputation with all kinds of underhanded tricks. To everyone else.

Eliza was a a jealous, heartless sister-narrow-minded, vindictive, and willing to go to any lengths to get what she wanted.

So, whenever Sophie was "wronged; everyone just assumed it was Eliza behind it Suppressing her rising anger, Eliza gave Sophie a faint smile, her apology sincere. T've been thinking about this for the past couple of days, lying awake at night, and I regret what happened. Please forgive me, Sophie, Sophie blinked in surprise, as if she wasn't sure if this was the sEliza she knew. Is she really being this gengine? she thought.

"Imple, now you realize you messed up?" Dylan scoffed. "If you weren't my sister, I'd have already sent you to the authorities and let you see what Eliza smiled coldly inside 'Sister? Ugh, I don't ever want to be related to someone like you again! She remembered all too well the day she'd refused to apologize to Sophie. Dylan had beaten her mercilessly, leaving bruises all over her body- only sparing her face.

And even though it was supposed to be her coming-of-age ceremony, Dylan hadn't shown her any mercy.

Ansing her four brothers, the twin brothers, Dylan and Matthew, were the hundest to deal with. Especially Dylan- his temper was explosive.

When he was in one of his protective croods, he would take on anyone who dared to bully Sophie. But if he was angry, he wouldn't hesitate to take ly true when she had a falling out with Saplur, the moment Sophie started crying. Eliza knew she was in for it. This was especially! Chapter 3 Eliza pressed her lips together lightly, fully aware that she was no match for Dylan in terms of both height and strength. Trying to fight him would only end badly for her.

So, she chose to bite her tongue. It's fine, she thought. I've got all the tin the world to get my revenge. But her quick and decisive apology seemed to leave speople unsatisfied.

"Dylan, since Eliza has already apologized, let's just let it go. It's not that big of a deal, but it's a shabout my gown. I might not be able to attend today's coming-of-age ceremony," Sophie said, her voice soft and hesitant. Dylan, who had initially planned to drop the matter, felt a surge of protectiveness for Sophie after hearing this. "No way, this can't just be brushed off! She ruined your gown, and who knows what else she might do next? She needs to be caught a lesson so she'll learn her lesson!" Dylan said firmly.

He turned and glared at Eliza. "Since you ruined Sophie's gown, take your own coming-of-age gown and give in to her. As for the ceremony, withour a gown, you can forget about going" I immediately, She wasn't surprised.

Sophie's eyes gleamed with a sly glint, but Eliza noticed it i After all Sophie had deliberately ruined her gown and framed her for it, just so she could get her hands on Eliza's gown.

The wn for the coming-of-age ceremony by had been custom-made for her by her four brothers a year in advance.

The crown was a delicate emerald-encrusted gold band, and the gown was embroidered with butterflies on exquisite silk.

It was the finest of its kind in Hasen City. When they had designed it her brothers had told her they wanted her to be the most admired girl at the But now, that title of "most beloved little sister had been handed to someone else

Seeing Eliza stand there in silence, Dylan misunderstood her quietness as reluctance to comply and Ris irritation grew. "What's this? You don't want to? Or are you just pretending to be sorry, wasting my t "If thats the case, don't blme for being tough. You will give it to her, whether you like it or not- "Fine." Eliza interrupted him sharply, not bothering to meet his eyes.

Without a second glance at him, she turned and went to her room to retrieve the gown she had already prepared.

It never truly belonged to roe anyway-why should 1 care? she thought.

She handed the gown over with a slight smile Sophie, here. This gown is yours now, go ahead and take it." Sophie was caught off guard by Eliza's calm acceptance.

She had expected Eliza to make a scene and really set Dylan off. With Dylan's short temper, he would have forced her to hand over the gown in the Why is Eliza so calm about this?' Sople thought, a sense of unease creeping in. Since this whole thing started, Eliza's reactions had been unusually composed Did she know I wanted her gown all along? Did she... mess with in somehow! Sophie pondered, a flash of disdain crossing her mind.

Thinking she had figured Eliza out, she sneered inwardly. 'Fool, letshow you who's in control" Sophie pretended to reach for the gowns, but as soon as her fingers brushed the fabric, she suddenly cried out in pain. "Ah. Dylan, it hurts!" The gown fell to the floor, and Sophie spun around, throwing herself into Dylan's arms with a look of feigned terror.

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