The Lady Nun Seeks Justice (Eliza Stonor) novel Chapter 676

76.Chapter 676

“Jacqueline, look at you! This isn’t the place to linger,” Fletcher said, his tone a mix of helplessness and authority. “Let’s head home for now. We’ll discuss everything later. Now, go on, say goodbye to Her Grace.”

What else could Jacqueline do? She had no choice.

Clutching the cloak handed to her by a maid, she draped it over herself to cover up, then reluctantly bowed to Eliza. “Your Grace, please forgive me. I shall take my leave.”

Eliza cast her a cold, indifferent glance.

She hadn’t planned to let Jacqueline and her father off so easily, but Fletcher’s sharp instincts had caught her by surprise.

In a split second, he had sensed the danger and decisively chosen to retreat.

If it had been Gabriel, that cunning old man, he’d still be here, trying to probe further.

‘What a tough one to deal with,’ Eliza thought.

Eliza narrowed her eyes slightly. “Miss Henderson, falling into the water must’ve been quite the ordeal. Why not change into something dry here and have some ginger tea before heading home? It’ll help keep you from catching a cold.”

Fletcher cleared his throat. “Thank you for your concern, Your Grace, but there’s no need. The Henderson residence is just two streets away. It’ll be more convenient to change at home.”

It wasn’t exactly a refusal, as the Henderson residence was indeed nearby, just two streets away.

Having done her part to maintain appearances, Eliza didn’t press further. “Very well. Malaki, please escort Mr. Henderson and Miss Henderson out personally.”

“Yes, ma’am,” Malaki replied.

He immediately stepped forward and gestured politely for them to proceed.

Fletcher gave a quick nod to Nolan, Hubert, and the others before hurrying Jacqueline

out.

As the father and daughter left, Eliza’s gaze swept over the crowd outside the door.

She didn’t spot anyone else with suspicious intentions.

It looked like today was going to be calm.

“The banquet is in full swing, but I didn’t expect the earlier incident to disrupt everyone‘