Chapter 32 Chapter 32 Sophie's suggestion was met with immediate approval.
"Tather, Sophie's right," Dylan said. "It's not convenient for us to go to Saint Grace Nunnery, but if she goes, the Reverend won't have any reason to stop her Gabriel nodded. "Sophie, you're so thoughtful. I'll leave this to you." "Don't worry, Father. I'll definely bring Eliza back! Sophie promised without hesitation Dylan smiled "With Sophie handling it success is guaranteed!" "Absolutely!" Matthew added. "She's so kind and lovable-those Reverends at the nunnery will be charmed by her. If they help convince Eliza, she might just chome! Inwardly, Sophie scoffed. She had no interest in winning over a bunch of nuns.
Sull, she kept up her sweet, innocent smile, occasionally blushing at their praise, giving no hint of what she truly thought While Dylan and Matthew kept fawning over her, Benedict stood off to the side, unusually quiet.
He watched Sophie cling to their father's arm, Gabriel's indulgent smile as he looked at his daughter, and his brothers showering Sophie with admiration. Then Nolan's words echoed in his mind-she said she would never regret it.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBenedict couldn't understand why 1 Eliza would say she had no regrets.
This family was warm and close. Their father loved his children, he and his brothers dosed on their sister, and even the youngest sister was considerate. Benedict couldn't understand why Eliza wouldn't want to cback. Then, he thought of something. Sure, Dylan hit her sometimes, and Father punished her on occasion, but wasn't that because she was wrong and immature? Could she really want to leave hforever over something so trivial!" A slow anger burned in Benedict. He was angry at Eliza for being so so stubborn and refusing to reflect on her mistakes.
And he was angry at himself he had failed as ber eldest brother. He hadn't guided her properly When she comes back he thought grimly, 1l make sure she learns her place. She'll beca good and sensible sister, whether she likes it or not.
The next morning. Gabriel and Benedict left early for work at the palace. Anthony was still unwell and resting, so only Dylan and Matthew saw Sophir off ha "Con, Dylan. Matthew, that's enough." Sophie said with a smile as they fusted over the carriage. "The seat is already soft. I won't be rattled to pieces" Her twin brothers had taken extra care preparing the ride. The road to Mount Westin was rough, and they wanted to make sure she was comfortable..
While adjusting the cushions himself, Dylan grumbled, "This is all Eliza's fauk. If she hadn't insisted on becoming a nun, you wouldn't have to go through this hassle." Matthew, less talkative duan his twin, just nodded in agree agreement, his expression mirroring Dylan's irritation so can 1.
Sophur sighed, putting on a look of reluctant acceptance. "Can't be helped. If Eliza could make the trip, so can But deep down, the was sehing The journey from Hasen City to Mount Westin took over two hours. If it weren't for her plans, she wouldn't waste her ton something so Juirwait Eliza. Once you're back, you'll pay for this, she thought Just then, a servant crunning out, panic written all over h mining!" over his face. "Lord Dylan! Lord Matthew! Bad news-Lady Mowbay's memorial plaque is Dylan and Matthew's expressions darkened at the time.
"What?" Dylan snapped. "How could you not notice something so important was gone!" 10.18 AM Chapter 32 "Who would take Mother's memorial plaque!" Matthew asked, his brow furrowing.
A sudden realization struck them both. They turned to each other and shouted angrily, "Could it be Eliza!" "She even took Mother's memorial plaque!" Dylan exploded. "That thief? What right does she have to take it!"
Matthew's face hardened. Their sister was gening more and more out of control, Running off to beca vet nun was bad enough-bringing disgrace to the Stonor family-and now she had stolen their mother's memorial plaque. "Damn it! I knew she was up to something yesterday." Dylan fumed. "I should've kept a closer eye on her!" Linle did they know, Eliza had taken more than just the memorial plaque. She had also taken her mother's keepsakes and other belongings. They just hadn't realized it yet.
Matthew's voice was cold. "No point yelling about it now. She must have taken it to Saint Grace Nunnery yesterday" Dylan turned to Sophie. It's all up to you now. You have to bring back both Eliza and our mother's memorial plaque." "Of course. I'll do my best," Sophie said sweetly, but inside, she was gloating. It was perfect that Eliza actually took her mother's memorial plaque.
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Sophie had been planning to toss m that lowborn woman's memorial plaque out of the Stonor family's private chapel anyway-to make room for her own mother. Now, Eliza had saved her the trouble. Once she got to Saint Grace Nunnery, all she needed was a litle "accident" to break the memorial plaque and pin the blon Eliza.
A disgraceful daughter who selfishly stole her own mother's memorial plaque and caused a scene at Saint Grace Nunnery? There was no way someone like that would be allowed to pray for the country as a Holy Lady. The plan was coming together perfectly. As Sophie's carriage made its way toward Saint Grace Nunnery on Mount Westin, she was already imagining the outcome.
But before she could even set foot inside, the main gate slammed shut right in her face.
"Saint Grace Nunnery is closed today. No visitors, a Reverend said from behind the door.
Sophie quickly swallowed her irritation and forced a smile. "Reverend, you misunderstand. I'm not just any visitor. I cto see my sister. The Reverend arched a brow. "Your sister!" "Yes, Eliza. She arrived yesterday," Sophie said, putting on her best concerned- sister act. "I was so worried about her that I call this way. Could you please let us meet?" Sise expected her display of affection to work instantly.
But then, another voice rang out from inside-cold and firm. "There is no one here named Eliza. And certainly no sister of yours. Please leave!