Chapter 74 Chapter 74 So that's why. No wonder when I previously asked Nolan for a favor, he only askedto recite scriptures for him a few more times. Eliza realized and let our a sigh of relief in her heart "Your Highness, you have done so much for the country and the people, accumulating great merit. Now, suffering so much. it is only right that we, as your subjects, should share in your burdens, Eliza said with a sincere smile. "If my recitations can bring you even a bit of comfort, it will be my honor" Bortenland's current peace and prosperity could be largely credited to Nolan's efforts, and since a loyal servant had a request, Eliza certainly would not refuse, especially for something as small as this.
Upon hra greement. Nolan's smile deepened by twofold.
"If you ever feel unwell, you can always cto me. You don't even have to bring anything," she said.
At this point, Eliza thought that all the things Nolan had given her before were simply to win her favor. Now that she understood the truth, she knew she could never accept anything from him again.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNolan nodded, speaking in a calm tone. "We'll talk about it later." In the days that followed. Nolan Tud morr legitimate reasons to visit Saint Grace Nunnery, and he began going there more frequently Nolan knew that, since Saint Grace Nunnery was a place where men were not allowed to enter, he had to be discreet so as not to trouble the other nuns. He and Eliza agreed to meet at the small creek by the back mountain every day instead.
When they arrived at the spot. Elia would focus on diligently reciting scriptures and preparing medicine, while Nolan would roll up his sleeves to fetch water and tend to the garden.
Mary, having checked in twice, was satisfied and left them undisturbed.
But while Mary didn't interfere, there were others who always seemed to clooking for trouble.
"Mrs. Nevill! What is she doing here?" Eliza furrowed her brow slightly.
Adeline has always dislikedWhy is she coming to Saint Grace Nunnery to findtoday? Eliza thought. She sensed that Adeline's visit was not a friendly one Eliza didn't feel like dealing with her, so she asked her senior sister for help. "Please pass along a message, and tell her that Serenity is currently in seclusion and doesn't have tto meet her Eliza closed her eyes and began meditating Saying she was in seclusion wasn't entirely a lie. After all, being at Saint Grace Nunnery was essentially a form of seclusion and self-cultivation for her.
Except for Nolan, Eliza rarely met with outsiders, and she never casually left the mountain.
The message was relayed outside Saint Grace Nunnery Adeline's face immediately darkened, her displeasure evident. "What does Eliza mean by this? I'm her aunt, and she dares to avoid"Serenity is now a nun, with no family, no relatives, and no ciders. If you are looking for your own family, perhaps you should go back and search for them. There are no relatives of yours here," the nun spoke with a calm tone, ready to usher Adeline out Adeline sneered. "Oh, so it's like that, is it? It seems the people here at Saint Grace Nunnery are all protecting Eliza. In seclusion! Who knows if she's hiding inside, learning dirty tricks like how to steal and cheat." 15:33 Fri, 11 Apr A.
Chapter 71 Adeline's mos king words caused the nun to frown immediately. "You should be careful with your words. Serenity is a well-behaved and pre-hearted person. Please do not slander her Whether or not it's dander, she knows it in her heart" Adeline raised her voice deliberately, and the noise quickly attracted. the attention of those around her who were praying.
"She and her mentor went to the Marquis's estate, using the excuse of treating Madam Nevill, but in reality, they were up to no good and stole. They brought shto the entire Stonor family, she added.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhispers spread rapidly. "What's going on!" ling!" "Who got I think they n ing about that Holy Lady of Walden from the mannery "No way! How could the Holy Lady possibly be involved in theft?" "They're talking about her. Mrs. Nevill, who cfrom the Marquis's estate, is the Duke of Mowbay's sister, and also the former aunt of the Holy Lady of Walden," "Her aunt even chere to accuse her; it must be true that the Holy Lady did it "But the Holy Lady and the Duke's estate are on bad terms now." "I don't think it's that simple. Let's wait and hear what the Holy Lady has to say" The nun who had been defending Eliza was now so angered by Adeline's words that her face turned red. "You have no evidence. How can you make such baseless accusations?" Over the past few days, the nuns at Saint Grace Nunnery had witnessed the unreasonable and domineering nature of Eliza's relatives But they never expected that there would be such a brazen, unruly person among the Stonor family members.
"Huh! Baseless accusations? If Eliza were truly innocent, why would I slander her? She was my niece, and for the sake of it. I am bere
"Otherwise, I would have had her arrested and investigated long ago, ong ago, instead of coming all the way here to for look for her. She's hiding from me-how else could I interpret that but as quilt?" Adeline sneered. Eliza's avoidance only confirmed in Adeline's mind that the snow cream must have been stolen by her.
"I don't care whether she's in seclusion or not. The so-called Holy Lady has the nerve to cinto my hand steal. If she doesn't return what she took today, I'm not leaving" Adeline had clearly cprepared. As soon as she announced that she would not leave, a maid immediately went to the carriage and brought back a chair, setting it behind Adeline. She sat down in the chair with a firm resolve of not leaving People around them began to gossip.
"This is getting interesting.
"How could the Holy Lady of Walden do something so shameful?" "She used to be a legitimate daughter of the Duke's estate, this behavior is truly disgraceful." "Is this true? I've been listening for so long, but no one has actually said what the Holy Lady allegedly stole." "Yeah, I'm curious too. What exactly is missing from Lord Dale's estate that you had to cto Saint Grace Nunnery to * 70% Chapter 24 Tramcme? At that moment, Eliza appeared at the entrance of Saint Grace Nummery
the ruddly stared at Adeline ulting e conside, then walked over to stand beside the num "Mrs. Nevil, if you cannot provide commcrte evidence today, do not blme for bringing this matter before His Majesty. The Marquic's estate is really going