Chapter 78 Chapter 78 Not long ago. Benedict had shown indifference to Eliza, and Dylan had been violent toward her. Neither had shown any "What's going on? Did Eliza curse them or something? Have they forgotten how malicious she was before? Matthew thought "Matthew, don't say things like that. II Eliza hears you, she'll be heartbroken, Sophie said as she emerged behind Matthew, pretending to stop him. But inscandly, she felt quite pleased.
Thankfully Matthew was still under her control. After all, this brooding, unpredictable young man was the most stubborn of the four h Matthew was determined that Eliza was nothing but a heartless woman, and no matter how others tried to persuade him, he would never change his mind.
For Sophie, using him to deal with Eliza was an easy task.
"Even if she stands right in front of me, I have nothing to fear in saying it. Matthew's voice was cold, and as he swept his sleeve to leave, he added, "She brought this all on herself." Sophie watched him walk away, and just as she was about to speak to Anthony and head back to her room, she was interrupted.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Sophie, do you really want Father and Benedict to go to Saint Grace Nunnery and celebrate Eliza's birthday Anthony's voice was calm, but it made Sophie's heart skip a beat.
For a brief moment, Sophie thought Anthony had figured something out. However, he quickly continued. "If you don't want that, I can help you." Sophie relaxed inwardly and, with practiced ease, put on an expression that seemed to be a mix of sadness and strength.
"Thank you for caring. Anthony, but I'm fine. As long as Benedict and Dylan are happy, I'm happy too" Sophie forced a Anthony, thinking he had understood Sophie's strength, sighed. "If you're really unhappy, you can always tell me. I'll handle it for you.
Sophie gazed at him with her red, teary eyes, as if deeply touched.
"Anthony, you're so sweet. With you here, Sophie isn't afraid of anything," she said, her voice filled with faux gratitude.
Anthony, feeling needed, felt a warmth spread through him. This was the kind of sister he had always wanted. Anthony needed a sister who would rely on him, believe in him, and not treat him as if he were useless.
Unlike Mathew, Anthony could understand why Benedict and Dylan still cared about Eliza. After all, in the past, Benedict and Dylan doted on Eliza the most.
But for Anthony, Eliza had always been just another ordinary, dispensable sister. Between Eliza and Sophie, Anthony would always choose to stand by Sophie, whom he could treat like a normal woman who relied on him. That was Anthony's thinking.
Yet, what Anthony had forgotten was that whenever he had been sick in the past, it had been Eliza who stayed by his side. worrying about bumi..
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Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmChapter 78 It was Eliza who, fearing he would be upset or unhappy, always went out of her way to cheer him op It was also Eliza who, when he was on the brink of death from a high fever, had stayed with him for three days and ins When he had woken up, he had lugged Eliza and cried, vowing that he would protect her for the rest of the life But now, the one Anthony wanted to protect was Sophie, In the Imperial Palace study, the king sat behind his desk, handling official documents. He pre a faint hot prented warning Since it's such an important day, I'll grant the request today "So it's like it However. Du Mowbay, you better keep your sons in check. I don't want to see another incident like last t
"Your Majesty, you needn't worry" the After receiving the king's approval, Gabriel rose and made his departure Once Gabriel left, Nolan entered the study.
"Uncle Nolan, you've cat just the right time. Duke of Mowbay just left not long ago the king ren Nolan raised an eyebrow slightly. "What was he here for?"
The king's expression turned knowing. "It's almost laughable. The Duke of Mowbay, Waghable.
who has been so clever all his life, made such a foolish move. "For the sake of a mere illegitimate daughter, he decided to celebrate the
legitimate daughter's coming-of-age ceremony two months early and hold it on the sday as the illegitimate En: one's, just to bring her glory" 2/2