452.Chapter 452
452.Chapter 452
Benedict never imagined that their father might have been involved in the Padi family''s tragic assassination and downfall.
His breath quickened, and a suffocating pressure overwhelmed him.
"Benedict! Are you okay? Calm down, take it slow, breathe!" Dn immediately noticed something was off and quickly helped him sit down.
Dn immediately noticed something was off and quickly helped him sit down.
Once Benedict regained hisposure, he suddenly grabbed Dn''s hand tightly. "Leave. You need to leave right now!
"Dn, listen to me. Don''te back unless I call for you. Do you hear me?"
Benedict''s grip tightened as he continued, "And Eliza, both of you need to stay far away from the Duke''s estate. Neither of you can evere back!"
"But Benedict, what about the ledger?" Dn hesitated, his voice uncertain.
Dn hesitated, his voice uncertain.
Benedict shook his head. "After you snuck into Father''s studyst time, he''s been on high alert. The study is now heavily guarded. You won''t be able to get near it again."
"Then what do we do? Are we just going to leave those things untouched?"
Even though the Padi family was gone, since Eliza nned to reim her heritage, she would be a member of the Padi family from now on. Those belongings should be returned to her, or rather, to the Padi family.
"I''ll handle the ledger myself. Trust me, I''ll find a way." Benedict patted Dn''s shoulder, his face filled with worry. "But as for you, you can''t stay in Hasen City any longer."
"It''s fine. I''ll head back to Mount Westinter." Dn thought Benedict was referring to his immediate ns.
Dn thought Benedict was referring to his immediate ns.
But Benedict shook his head again. "I don''t mean going back to Mount Westin. I mean you need to leave Hasen City entirely, leave Mount Westin too. Go somewhere Father can''t find you."
Dn froze. "What do you mean, Benedict?"
Benedict sighed, his expression heavy. "I''m afraid Father already suspects you. If he was truly involved in the Padi family massacre, and if that ledger really contains the truth and evidence, he might go to unimaginable lengths to protect the Duke''s estate."
Gripping Dn''s shoulders tightly, Benedict continued, "You''ve seen how ruthless he was with Eliza. Do you think he''d just sit back if he suspected you?"
A chill ran down Dn''s spine.
For a moment, he felt like he no longer recognized the man he called Father.
He thought, ''Is he really our father?
''The way he treated Eliza, the way he treated me...
''Cold, calcting, maniptive, heartless... When did he be like this? Or has he always been this way?''
"Benedict, what should I do?" Dn asked, his voice tinged with urgency. "And what about Eliza? If she insists on reiming our mother''sst name, Father will definitely target her. How can I protect her? How can I help her?"
Benedict looked at Dn, who was both frightened and deeply concerned for their sister. A faint sense of relief flickered in his heart as he saw Dn''s worry for Eliza.
He said, "Dn, Eliza has grown up. She has people around her now who can protect her. And I''ll be here in the estate. No matter what Father tries, I''ll keep an eye on him for her. So you don''t need to worry about Eliza.
"What concerns me most right now is you. Once you leave the Duke''s estate, you''ll be on your own. No matter how skilled you are, you can''t fight everyone alone. So listen to me, leave Hasen City and join the military."
Dn''s eyes widened. "You want me to enlist?"
"Exactly." Benedict leaned in close and whispered something into Dn''s ear. Whatever he said made the hesitation in Dn''s eyes vanish, reced by a newfound receive.
He said, "I understand, Benedict. I''ll do it."
Sessfully unlocked!
"Good. Go now." Benedict nodded. "I''ll have Manson escort you out of the city. You must leave today, no dys."
With Manson by his side, Gabriel would hesitate to act, at least not immediately.
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Looking at Benedict, who had meticulously nned everything for him, Dn''s eyes reddened. "Benedict, wait for me to
452.Chapter 452
"Okay."
"Take care of Eliza."
"Alright."
"Take care of yourself too."
"Alright."
To every plea, Benedict responded softly.
As Dn walked away, he couldn''t help but nce back every few steps. Halfway down the path, he suddenly stopped, as if remembering something. Turning around, he opened his mouth to speak, but Benedict cut him off with a resigned smile." Yes, I know. You don''t have to worry."
Dn broke into a grin and called out onest time, "Oh, and don''t forget my money! Thirty-five strings, a hundred coins each, three thousand five hundred total! Not a coin less, Benedict!"
Watching his retreating figure, Benedict let out a long sigh.
After leaving the Duke''s estate, Dn was swiftly escorted out of Hasen City by Manson, riding a horse that Benedict had specially prepared for him.
The horse carried a bundle strapped to its back.
Inside were clothes, silver coins, dried rations, and water.
Benedict had thoughtfully prepared everything he might need.
With these provisions, Dn mounted the horse and galloped all the way to the base of Mount Westin.
Returning to his small thatched cottage, he packed a few more belongings before heading to the gates of the Saint Grace Nunnery. Standing outside, he knocked firmly on the wooden door.
"Who''s there?" Sophie asked.
Hearing the sound, a few nuns came out to check.
As soon as they saw Dn, they recognized him immediately. "Oh, it''s Mr. Dn Stonor! Are you here to see Serenity?"
"Yes, is my sister busy right now?" Dn asked, his voice tinged with
nervousness.
He didn''t know when he''d be able to return, and he hoped to see Eliza at least once before leaving.
But fate had other ns.
"Serenity isn''t here at the sanctuary right now. She left early this morning with Mary to visit Scecrest Manor," one of the nuns exined.
Dn''s heart sank. "Did she mention when she''d be back?" he asked anxiously. The nun shook her head. "I''m not sure. Maybe tonight, but if it gets toote, she might not return until tomorrow morning."
Disappointment flickered across Dn''s face.
He had truly hoped to see Eliza onest time.
But Benedict''s words echoed in his mind.
Recalling his instructions, Dn reluctantly pulled a letter from his pocket. "Could
you help me give this letter to my sister? I''d really appreciate it.”
"Of course, Mr. Stonor. Don''t worry, I''ll make sure she gets it."
Unable to see Serenity, Dn took onest look at the Saint Grace Nunnery
before mounting his horse and riding away.
He thought, ''Eliza, wait for me toe back!''
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