The Lady Nun Seeks Justice (Eliza Stonor) novel Chapter 231

Chapter 231

Gabriel froze mid–step. His gaze sharpened like a blade as he turned back to Eliza and said, “Nolan’s having one of his episodes, isn’t he? That’s why he isn’t here.”

Eliza renuined calm on the outside, but inwardly, she scoffed. So, he really does know about Nolan’s condition. No wonder he came charging in like this the moment 1 left the palace.

In truth, just yesterday, she’d asked Nolan to help her stage a little drama–create the illusion that something had happened to Sophie at the Benevolent Palace, just enough to rattle Gabriel into making the first move.

But before she’d even finished outlining the plan, Nolan had offered his own suggestion-“Why not let him think I’ve gone mad again?”

“You know about my condition, Nolan had said with a wry smile, “so does Gabriel. If he thinks I’ve truly lost it inside the Benevolent Palace, there’s no way he’ll stay sitting.”

Eliza had hesitated, “If we go that far, won’t the rumors spread? Everyone will know about your illness.”

But Nolan had simply said, “You think they don’t already know? They just don’t dare say it out loud.”

He wasn’t wrong. Nolan was Bortenland’s most decorated war hero. No one could deny what he’d done–leading campaigns, winning decisive battles, forcing foreign nations to bow and securing peace for generations.

Even those who hated him, like Gabriel, never dared to mention his illness. Not because they didn’t want to–but because they couldn’t afford the backlash.

Slander Prince Regent Nolan? That was asking to be drowned by a sea of righteous outrage from the entire kingdom. So Nolan never cared who knew. He’d simply said:

And that was how today’s carefully calculated performance at the Benevolent Palace had come to pass–sending Adeline into a screaming panic.

Now, standing in the herbal clinic, Eliza kept her tone detached. “Episode? I don’t know what you’re talking about. Nolan is perfectly fine. I doubt he needs your concern.”

Gabriel let out a cold laugh. “If he’s fine, then why would he let you leave the palace alone?”

“Eliza, don’t bother lying. I was your father for lifteen years–did you really think I wouldn’t know when you’re hiding something?”