"Bot" he added with a smirk. "Mary is very picky. Tuusure Eliza is going to be disappointed. She''ll probably return empty-handed"
hi secined like a simple test, but anyone who had deals with Mary Mendoza knew she was stubborn. Even thete King wouldn''t have been able to with her favor easily.
It Mary dudict approve of Eliza, that would be the end of it
Magmas was confident Eliza would fail, and he secretly hoped it would discturage her from pursuing the idea of bing a nun. After all, he wasn''t keen on sending Caroline''s daughter of in A convent
Howeyri, Nn was reminded of the way Eliza had stood tall and resolute after her fall, despite her injuries. She didn''t hesitate or falter but walked away with determination.
For some reason, he wasn''t as sure as Magnis that Eliza''s fate was sealed.
Liza, unaware of the slum chance she had been given, wasn''t about to give up easily-even if she knew the odds were against her.
Inside the carriage, Eliza changed into a fresh set of clothes that James had thoughtfully prepared for her. It was clear he''d noticed the injury on her back and had packed some oiqtment and bandages.
but since the wound was on her back, Eliza couldn''t tend to it properly on her own and could only manage a quick, makeshift bandage
After that, she reached into her pocket farm and pulled out a small vial of stream water. This wasn''t for cleaning her wound; instead, she took a sip.
The water had healing properties, and she knew drinking it could do her some good. While she wasn''t in a hurry for the wound to heal, staying sharp was another matter entirely.
The moment the cool water touched her lips, in felt like a refreshing breeze had blown through her mind, clearing away the fog and leaving her ferling much more alert.
With her spirits lifted, Eliza wasted no time and began looking for answers.
She didn''t know much about the Reverend Mother at Saint Grace Nunnery, but since Magnus knew her well, James would surely know something.
After a moment''s thought. Eliza reached into her pocket farm and pulled out a few gold leaves.
When the''d decided to flee the Stonor family and be a mun, she''d secretly stashed away valuable items from her room-gold, silver, and jewels -into her pocket farm.
Though the items had lost their personal value after her decision to take the well, they would be crucial for her revenge. Eliza had made sure to prepare herself well.
Not only that, but she also nned to return and take her mother''s dowry before her brothers could get their hands on it-or worse, before Sophie could im it for benell
"Lord Gray, I really appreciate you going out of your way today," Eliza sald, lifting the corner of the carriage curtain and ncing out at the young servant. A small, amused smile tugged at her lips.
"Lady Eliza, you''re too kind, James replied with a broad grin, his eyes crinkling with amusement, I''m just doing my duty. No trouble at all"
Eliza shook her head lightly. "Don''t be so modest, my lord. I only nned to ask His Majesty for a favor, and I never thought you''d be the one running errands for
me.
Ticase, ept this small token of my thanks. Have a cup of tea, rx a bit."
When James took the small package of gold leaves, he didn''t need to look inside
to know it was something valuable. The weight alone told him it
As the legitimate daughter of the Duke, Eliza wasn''t the type to scrimp on such things..
H? grin grew wider. With this linde gift, he was more than happy to chat "Lady Eliza, you''re t
The ton generous. But I have to warn you... today''s trip might be a bit of a shock
to you. You might not be prepared for what''s ing" he said, his voice carrying a hint of mystery.
Eliza''s curiosity piqued. "I don''t quite follow, my lord. What do you mean!"
Janes gave her a look that spoke volumes. "Well, Lady
you might not know this, but the Reverend Mather has a bit of history with your Chapter 19
father. And it''s not exactly the kind of history you''d want to firar about."
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