The Lady Nun Seeks Justice (Eliza Stonor) novel Chapter 433

433.Chapter 433

But now, it seemned, he had no other choice.

After a moment of hesitation, Gabriel finally gave the order. “Unlock the door. Search it

But just as the butler moved to carry out the command, Gabriel stopped him abruptly “No, wait.”

The butler looked up at him, puzzled

Gabriel took a deep breath and said, “I’ll handle it myself.”

The butler immediately understood.

or years

Before long, the two of them stood outside a room in the room that had been untouched for

As the butler unlocked the door, Gabriel slowly raised his hand and pushed it open

This room used to be cleaned every day.

Even when quiet and empty, it was always spotless,

But after the grave–robbing incident, Gabriel was worried Sophie might act out again, so he ordered the room locked.

Now, just a couple of months later the room already felt abandoned.

Cobwebs hung stubbornly in the corners

Gabriel glanced at the cobwebs, frowned slightly, and stepped inside.

He stopped in the center of the room, standing still.

His deep gaze swept across the room, inch by inch, as if searching for someone, or something.

But whatever he was looking for, he found nothing in the end.

The room felt emptier than ever.

After Caroline passed away, Gabriel moved out and brought her belongings into this room.

At first, it was packed full.

But later, Eliza took all of those items away.

It was as if Eliza was making a statement that she would take everything her mother had brought with her, but not a single thing from him. She had drawn a clear and unmistakable line between the two,

Gabriel thought, That girl… so stubborn, so cold–hearted.

“Lord Mowbay, it seems there’s no sign of a thief here. Just look at the dust, there was not even the faintest trace of anyone having been here.

The steward hesitated at the doorway, his tone cautious. “Shall I gather the men to search the estate again, my lord?”