The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

The Silent 413 413.Chapter 413 "Benedict, you need to understand me" Gabriel sat beside Benedict, letting out a deep nigh. "I only wanted to give that child a home, to repay the debt I owed her and her mother. That was all "But I never thought Sophie and Eliza would end up at such odds. Now, my health in failing, and who knows when join your mother. If no one steps up to hold this family together, it will eventually fall apart. When that day comes, do you think your siblings will ever unite?" Benedict had no intention of responding to his father.

He even found Gabriel's earlier words somewhat laughable.

But that last sentence hit him hard, making his heart skip a beat.

He thought. If the Duke's estate were gone one day, would Dylan, Eliza ever return? A cold shiver ran through him. The answer was painfully clear. They wouldn't cback..

Not because of the estate's nor prestige, but because without the property, the last thread connecting them as siblings, beyond their shared bloodline, would be severed.

Benedict was the one who least wanted to see such a scenaunfold, Gabriel truly understood him well.

All those words earlier were just a prelude, carefully crafted to lead to that final sentence, because only that sentence could strike a chord with Benedict.

Benedict still kept his eyes closed.

But Gabriel, noticing the subtle changes in Benedict's expression, knew his words had hit their mark. Gabriel seized the moment and pressed on, "Benedict, even if you're disappointed in me, I don't want you to give up on this family. The Duke's estate isn't just mine, it's yours and your siblings' too. While I'm here, I can shield them, even if they make mistakes. But if the day comes when I'm gone, and there's no one to hold up the Duke's estate, have you thought about what'll happen to your brothers and sisters? Take Dylan, for example. You know how many fights he got into back in Hasen City with those arrogant young lords. Why didn't they dare retaliate? Because they feared our family and me. Even now, with Dylan gone, they still don't dare cause him trouble. But if I'm gone, if the Duke's estate falls, do you think they'll hold back then? "And it won't just be Dylan, Matthew, Anthony, even Sophie, they'll all be affected. And what about Eliza? Do you think she can hold onto her position as the Holy Lady without the Duke's estate backing her? It's because of us that no one dares challenge her. Benedict, think about it. If not for me, then for your brothers and sisters" After delivering this lengthy speech, Gabriel felt he'd said enough. He stood up, intending to leave Benedict with stto reflect.

But just as he rose, a hoarse voice cfrom behind him. "No... it's... not.... Gabriel turned sharply.

On the bed, Benedict lay with his eyes wide open, staring straight at him. His lips moved as he struggled to form words, clearly trying to say something Gabriel, thinking Benedict had finally caround, felt a surge of joy. "Benedict, what did you say? Say it again." He leaned in slightly, tilting his ear closer to catch his son's words.

To his surprise, Benedict mustered all his strength and rasped out, “Eliza... earned it... herself." That single sentence seemed to drain every ounce of energy from him.

Yet, despite his exhaustion, a faint laugh escaped his lips. It quickly turned into a violent cough, his body trembling with the effort. A thin line of blood trickled from the comer of his mouth, but his eyes remained defiant.

Gabriel stood stiffly, his face devoid of expression. Not a hint of a smile appeared after hearing his son's words. After all he'd said, Benedict fixated on arguing about that one point.

To Gabriel, Benedict's thinking was laughably naive. He thought, "Did he truly believe Eliza's current position had nothing to do with the Duke's estate? Ridiculous 'Now that they are grown, they start thinking everything they have is their own doing. But without the Duke's estate, would Eliza have ever achieved what she has today?! Successfully unlocked! Just as Gabriel was about to lament the waste of his breath, Benedict, finally recovering from his coughing fit, managed to speak, "Father, you're right about the other things. So don't worry. L.. I'll inherit all of this." As Benedict spoke, the once-distant look in his eyes grew sharper and more resolute.

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413 Chapter 413 Dylan and Eliza stayed away because of the people and things they couldn't stand in this house But that was fine. Once he took over the Duke's estate, he would drive out everything and everyone that didn't belong their home.

Their hwould be for the siblings alone. No outsiders allowed.

With this thought, Benedict silently made a vow in his heart.

He thought, Mother, if you're watching, I promise, no matter the cost, I'll bring everyone back home! We will be together again, under one roof" At this moment, Gabriel had no idea that his son was already harboring thoughts that could be considered outright rebellion.

Gabriel listened to Benedict's words, his expression softening slightly. With a hint of relief, he said, "Good, you've finally caround. Just NO focus on resting and taking your medicine. I'll make sure to find the antidote for you. Once the poison is cleared from your body and you've recovered, I'll teach you what it truly means to be an heir."

After all, he'd been grooming Benedict as his successor since childhood. Now that his son had already met all the necessary Amel qualifications, further training wouldn't require much effort. But it wasn't just about teaching him how to be an heir anymore. Gabriel knew he had to smooth out the sharp edges his son had developed ed at out Over the past few months, his once-perfect heir had grown thorns that were fine when aimed at outsiders but completely unacceptable when directed at him and Sophie.

Gabriel lowered his gaze slightly, his decision already made.

Once Gabriel left, Benedict lay quietly, staring at the ceiling as if lost inm thought Suddenly, his gaze shifted, catching sight of something in the corner of the ceiling. He focused his eyes to get a better look. It turned out to be just a tiny spider.

At Saint Grace Nunnery on Mount Westin.

Diana descended the mountain and returned to Hasen City today, seemingly with something important to take care of.

Seeing that Diana was alone, Eliza took the opportunity to enter the pendant's pocket farm.

The moment she stepped inside, she almost got a faceful of cobwebs.

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