The Lady Nun Seeks Justice (Eliza Stonor) novel Chapter 658

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“Of course, I mean it.” Gabriel’s tone was calm but carried an edge. “But if acting like your brother, ignoring my orders and doing things that displease me, don’t expect anything from me.”

“What did Benedict do?” Matthew asked, his face full of confusion. He glanced around before adding, “Didn’t you and Benedict come back together? Why is it just you here now? Where did he go?”

“Your brother is my concern. Don’t ask questions you shouldn’t,” Gabriel said coldly, his gaze sharp and unyielding.

Matthew immediately shut his mouth, knowing better than to push further.

At this point, he had no idea that his brother was already locked away in the water dungeon by their father.

He simply assumed Benedict had been sent off on another task and decided not to ask any more questions.

“Now, I have two other tasks for you to handle,” Gabriel said, shifting the topic.

“Please tell me, Father,” Matthew replied, his tone respectful but tinged with unease.

“First, take some men and bring me a thief. He’s your brother’s servant, Manson Vorros.”

Of course, Matthew knew who Manson was. He was Benedict’s personal attendant,

trusted to handle most of his affairs.

“Why Manson?” Matthew couldn’t help but ask, his curiosity getting the better of him.

“Enough! Do as I say,” Gabriel snapped, his voice cutting through the air like a blade.

Swallowing his doubts, Matthew nodded and replied, “Understood, Father. I will take care of it immediately.”

“No. Before

you go after him, there’s something else you need to handle first,” Gabriel interjected, his tone leaving no room for negotiation.

Matthew listened quietly, but the next moment, he heard his father say, “Take the butler with you later and head to the Padilla estate. Bring back your other brother.”

“W… what?”

Matthew’s eyes widened in shock, almost thinking he had misheard. “What brother are you talking about?”

‘And whose brother is this? A cousin from a side branch? Or maybe a maternal cousin? Or could it be some distant relative?

Successfully unlocked!

His father should really explain this properly. Otherwise, it’s way too easy to

misunderstand.

“You’ll find out soon enough,” Gabriel said, raising a hand to rub his forehead, clearly

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avoiding the question.

For a moment, Matthew thought he saw something unusual, a rare hint of

embarrassment on his father’s face.

Matthew’s heart skipped a beat.

A terrible suspicion began to form in his mind.

With this uneasy feeling, Matthew and the butler arrived at the Padilla estate. The first words out of the so–called “brother’s” mouth confirmed his worst fears.

“Judging by that face, you must be my half–brother, Matthew, right?”

As a servant, he dared not offer advice. Instead, he steeled himself and turned to Rafe. “Young Master, would you like me to have someone pack your belongings?”

“No need. Let’s just leave.”

Rafe leapt forward, bypassing Matthew entirely, and climbed into the carriage with practiced ease. “An illegitimate son like me doesn’t have much to pack. Once I’m at the Duke’s estate, you can prepare a few sets of clothes for me. What, my ‘dear father‘ can‘ t even spare a few coins for his own son? That’d be a real shame, wouldn’t it?”

“Of course, he…”

The butler instinctively began to reply, intending to assure him that Lord Mowbay would spare no expense.

But before he could finish, Matthew’s simmering anger erupted. “What makes you think you’re so important? Don’t act like you belong here!”

Rafe froze mid–step, then turned with a smirk, standing tall on the carriage. Arms crossed, he looked down at Matthew like a king surveying a peasant.

He let out a disdainful laugh, which only fueled Matthew’s rage.

“What’s so funny? Am I wrong? You’re just an illegitimate son, yet you act like you’re the master here. Do you think being brought back to the estate makes you part of the Duke’s family? Dream on!” Matthew’s voice was sharp and venomous.

“The Duke’s estate has no place for you. If you have any sense, you’ll leave while you still can!” He pointed at Rafe, his gaze fierce.

“The Stonor family only recognizes legitimate heirs. There’s no place for filthy bastards like you!”

Rafe burst out laughing, clutching his stomach as if Matthew had just told the funniest joke in the world. “Pfft, hahaha!”

He turned to the butler, who looked utterly helpless, and wiped away tears of laughter. Tell me, did you hear what Matthew just said? He wasn’t sent by my father to fetch me, was he? He looks more like he was sent to entertain me! Hahaha!”

As Rafe continued laughing, Matthew grew even angrier. “Shut up! What’s so funny about an illegitimate child standing before a legitimate heir?”

“Why wouldn’t it be funny?” Rafe shot back, his expression one of mockery, as if he were addressing a fool. When you all treated my sister–the illegitimate daughter–like a treasure, did you forget that the Stonor family has legitimate daughters too?”

“So, a filthy bastard like me isn’t welcome, but a filthy bastard like her gets to walk all over the legitimate daughters? How’s that fair?”

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