The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 47 Chapter 47 woman sneaking around?" Eliza paused. “Is she alone?" "Yes, Tina confirmed Eliza nodded. "Mright. Stay hidden-don't let anyone spot you.

"Understood" Tina disappeared in an instant.

Eliza calmly adjusted her robes, acting as if nothing was arriss. But just as she stepped over the threshold, a hand suddenly shot out, aiming straight for her face. She was ready. Dodging to the side, she swiftly countered with a sharp slap.

Caught off guard. Sophie staggered back, clutching her stinging cheek. "Eliza, how dare you hit me!" she shouted.

"I did. What are you going to do about it? Eliza smirked. "Maybe I should remind you-this isn't the first time." "You!" Humiliated and furious, Sophie raised her hand to strike back.

she was too slow. The moment she lifted her arm. Eliza grabbed it with her left hand and, without hesitation, delivered another slap with her right This one landed even harder. Sophie barely had tto react before both her cheeks swelled red.

Eliza studied her handiwork with satisfaction. "Go ahead. Try again. See what happens.

She had been waiting for the chance to put Sophie in her place. The opportunity had finally come, and honestly, she was tempted to add a few more slaps just to even the score.

Sering the warning in Eliza's eyes. Sophie instinctively took a step back.

you treat family! What if I go to His Majesty and Realizing she was no match physically, she switched tactics. "Eliza, I'm still your sister. Is this how expose your true colors? Let's see how long you can keep up this act as the Holy Lady" "Sister?" Eliza let out a short laugh. "Don't makelaugh. Last I checked, my y mother never had another daughter." Sophie lifted her chin smugly. "Father and the others treatlike family. To them, I am their may not share the smother, but so what?" Sophie daughter. I am their sister. You used to have everything- Father's favor, our brothers' love. And now? It's all mine. That's why you ran away to beca nun, isn't it? Out of jealousy?" El shook her head. "Jealous' You've got it all wrong." Suphic scoffed, "Even now you're lying" "I'm not lying" Elija said evenly. "There's nothing about you to be jealous of" Hatred that was what she felt. Not jealousy All She hated how Sophie had tormented her before the treversal, how Sophie had stolen everything from her, how Sophie had tried to erase her entirely no matter where Eliza went, Sophie wouldn't leave her alone. She hated Sophie.

"Really?" Sophie sterred. "Then why are you avoiding Father and the others? You don't want to see how much they adore me, do you? Beca Because it Elua met her gaze, etterly expressionless. "The one who's really afraid and hurting here is you." 0 phir a smirk faltered. "Absurd What do I have to be afraid off Father and the brothers are all mine now. Even your fiance, Calch-he's on ny Eliza said coolly. "Then why are you holding on to them so tightly! Why do you keep showing up in front of me, even after I've left at was once mla that why you keep trying to control me?" Sopters expression stiffened. Eliza's words struck a nerve-one she had even fully acknowledged herself.

12 10:20 AM Chapter 47 Her face darkened. She glared at Eliza, her voice sharp. "So you're really not coming back to the Stonor family, huh?" That was the truth, but Eliza wasn't about to let Sophie off so easily.

She smiled faintly. "Well, that depends. If Father and the others have a change of heart, maybe I'll consider reclaiming my place as the Duke of Moubay's legitimate daughter" Sophie's fingers curled into fists. The words legitimate daughter were like a slap to the face.

To the outside world, she was Gabriefs adopted daughter, taken in out of gratitude.

But in reality, she was Gabriel's biological daughter-just not from his legal wife. Not even from a concubine. She was an illegitimate child.

Unless Sophie erased Caroline's nfrom the Stonor family tree and replaced it with her own mother's, she would never outrank Eliza. Never be acknowledged as Gabriel's true daughter.

It was one of the reasons Sophie, before the trevenal, had even gone after Eliza's dead mother.

"Don't even think about it. Sophie snapped, her voice shrill with anger. "Since you left the Stonor family, don't bother dreaming about coming back.

was right-Sophie had considered dragging her back under control. But now it was clear Eliza wasn't the weak girl she used to be.

If she couldn't control Eliza, she'd rather destroy Eliza A flash of murderous intent flickered in Sophie's eyes. But just as she was about to speak, a cold shiver ran down her spine. It felt like someone was watching her.

Sophie turned abruptly-only to meet the icy gaze of Mary.

Mary's expression was chilling. This is Saint Grace Nunnery. No trespassers allowed" Caught in the act, Sophie tensed. But she had no particular fondness for Mary, so she quickly schooled her features back into indifference.

With a glance at Mary, then back at Eliza, she chuckled. "Well, Eliza, enjoy your there. Spend the rest of your days with these old nuns." And with that, she turned and walked: away.

As soon as she was gone, Mary stepped forward, her face lined with concern.

"Are you alright? Did she try to push you around again?" Eliza uniled, warmth in her gaze. "Don't worry, I won't let her." "Good" Mary nodded. "The Stonor family is getting more outrageous by the day. Letting an outsider's daughter trample all over their own flesh and blood." She gently bently stroked Eliza's hair, her voice soft but firm. "Even though I've been iraqunnery, I'm not that stubborn. If you wa want revenge, I won't stop

She didn't expect Eliza to forgive the past. She just hoped the girl wouldn't follow the stragic patcherm mother had once walked. Backar Saint Crace Nunnery, Mary formally began teaching Eliza about medicine and poisons

"To understand poisons, you must first learn how to neutralize them, Mary explained. There are countless herbs in this world-swork together, scancel each other out. Sare common, others rare and invaluable.

"Lany look nearly identical but have vastly different effects. One One smath mistake could lead to disaster. So & before anything else, you'll learn to identify them properly" As lessons at Saint Grace Nunnery continued, with Eliza dedicating herself to her studies, she remained unaware dut over at Nolan's estate, the gift 0