Chapter 53
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 accept it unless Dylan 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 him completely and, together with the senior sisters, carried all the crates of relics inside. Even when the last box was moved, she did not spare Matthew or the others another glance.
Sophie stood quietly to the side the entire time, dutifully playing 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 accompany them when they went to fetch Dylan.
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 stench coming from him, she instinctively took two steps back. Her reaction made Dylan visibly uncomfortable.
Quickly, Sophie came up with an excuse to cover for herself. "Oh, Dylan. 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.noveldrama
Fortunately for her. Dylan was a fool. After hearing her half-hearted explanation, he actually believed she was expressing concern for him.
Dylan grinned foolishly. "It's fine, Sophie. I stink anyway. I wouldn't want the smell to bother you."
Sophic immediately put on a playful smile. "Of course, I wouldn't mind, Dylan. Even though she said that, she made sure to keep her distance. Once they got into the carriage. Dylan 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. Dylan 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!"
Dylan visibly stiffened "Why are we
are we going there?" His reaction made it seem as if he wa
[ going there, Matthew noticed the way Dylan tensed up and glanced at him.
"Because you need to apologize to Eliza With a cold chuckle, Matthew comminued, “Eliza made it clear, if you don't apologize in person, she won't
was afraid of
accept it."
I those words, Dylan 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 Dylan, yet the usual outburst never came. If this had been any other timur. Dylan would have already been throwing a fit.
Sophie also noticed Dylan's unusual silence. Narrowing her eyes slightly, she asked, "Dylan, 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" Dylan 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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