His gaze remained locked on her as if trying to catch even the slightest trace of fear or hesitation in her expression. But even after he finished speaking. Eliza''s face showed no change whatsoever.


    "Okay, I understand. Make sure to bring him tomorrow. Otherwise, even if I have Mother''s dowry, I will not ept it unless Dn personally apologizes," she said, Then, echoing his words deliberately, she added. "Do you understand?"


    Matthew''s expression turned ice-cold in an instant, "Fine. Eliza, you really are ruthless.


    Eliza ignored himpletely and, together with the senior sisters, carried all the crates of relics inside. Even when thest box was moved, she did not spare Matthew or the others another nce.


    Sophie stood quietly to the side the entire time, dutifully ying the role of the obedient and well-behaved little sister. Whatever Matthew instructed her to do, she did without question


    When everything was finally settled, Sophie felt as if a weight had been lifted from her chest.


    They returned to report everything to Cabriel. The next day, Gabriel personally removed Eliza''s name from the family tree. Benedict was Completely powerless to stop him.


    Feeling utterly delighted. Sophie made a special effort to apany them when they went to fetch Dn.


    Sophie had intended to warmly reconnect with this brother she had not seen in a long time, but the moment she caught a whiff of the overwhelming stenching from him, she instinctively took two steps back. Her reaction made Dn visibly ufortable.


    Quickly, Sophie came up with an excuse to cover for herself. "Oh, Dn. I just remembered you still have injuries. I was afraid of hurting you, so I won''t help you up." She forced a strained smile.


    Fortunately for her. Dn was a fool. After hearing her half-hearted exnation, he actually believed she was expressing concern for him.


    Dn grinned foolishly. "It''s fine, Sophie. I stink anyway. I wouldn''t want the smell to bother you."


    Sophic immediately put on a yful smile. "Of course, I wouldn''t mind, Dn. Even though she said that, she made sure to keep her distance. Once they got into the carriage. Dn thought he was finally going home. However, when a gust of wind lifted the carriage''s curtain, he noticed that the direction they were heading in seemed off.


    Frowning. Dn asked in confusion, "Matthew, Sophie,


    Matthew remained calm and indifferent as he replied, "We''re going to Saint Grace Nunnery"


    we going home? Where are we going!"


    Dn visibly stiffened "Why are we


    are we going there?" His reaction made it seem as if he wa


    [ going there, Matthew noticed the way Dn tensed up and nced at him.


    "Because you need to apologize to Eliza With a cold chuckle, Matthewminued, “Eliza made it clear, if you don''t apologize in person, she won''t


    was afraid of


    ept it."


    I those words, Dn suddenly fell silent. He did not argue or continue questioning them. Instead, he simply turned his head and stared out the


    indow


    Matthew raised an eyebrow in mild surprise. He had deliberately provoked Dn, yet the usual outburst never came. If this had been any other timur. Dn would have already been throwing a fit.


    Sophie also noticed Dn''s unusual silence. Narrowing her eyes slightly, she asked, "Dn, are you upset


    concem, she looked at lum with worry


    sprak to her on your belul! I''m sure Eliza will be understanding"


    y in her eyes. "If you really don''t want to apologize to Eliza, then forget it. Matthew and I


    ca erfused to budge after this, then it would naturally be her fault.


    "No need" Dn shook his


    Lowering it slightly, he spoke in a weak, weary voice, saying something that neither Matthew nor Sophie had expected. "I really should apologize to her "


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