The Lady Nun Seeks Justice (Eliza Stonor) novel Chapter 435

435.Chapter 435

Sophie’s face shifted immediately. From Matthew’s earlier words, she figured out who the woman was Biting her lip lightly. she turned to him and asked, “Matthew, who is this woman? Why is she saying things like that right off the bat?”

Matthew, clearly delighted, introduced her with a grin, “This is Diana Baker, my fiancée”

Sophie put on an innocent smile and called out sweetly, “Diana

“Hey! Hold it right there” Before Sophie could finish, Diana raised her hand, pointing a riding crop straight at her to cut off. “I am not your friend. Only Eliza is my good friend. As for you.

Diana’s eyes swept over Sophie with open disdain. “A bastard like you doesn’t even deserve to be friendly with me”

The moment those words landed, both Sophie and Matthew’s faces turned grim

her

Sophie looked aggrieved. “Diana, even if you don’t like me, how could you say such harsh things? I don’t think I’ve ever done anything to upset you.

Matthew frowned, his tone displeased. “Yeah, Diana, no matter what, you shouldn’t be so rude”

Diana shot him a sharp look and sneered, “Rude? You haven’t even heard the worst of it yet. And you, Matthew, dare to butt

Diana’s gaze turned icy as she smirked. “Let me remind you, I’m not your fiancée anymore. So you’d better watch your words. If I hear that kind of nonsense again, I’ll break your legs!!

“Diana!” Matthew sputtered, his face red with anger.

Matthew was fuming, but suddenly something clicked in his mind. He quickly said, “Wait, are you this angry because ! signed the annulment papers?”

“That’s not it,

“Yes, it is!” Matthew interrupted her, his tone firm and certain.

Matthew cut her off, convinced she was just being stubborn. In his eyes, Diana would never admit it, even if she was furious

But he wasn’t blind. He could see it clearly.

Right now, Diana was undeniably angry.

Matthew said, “I knew it! I knew you’d be upset. But listen to me first. I didn’t sign those annulment papers willingly. I was forced”

“I know you were forced, Diana said flatly, “and it was because of that legitimate brat clinging to you.”

Matthew froze. “You know? Of course, it must be Eliza who told you that, right? Did she try to badmouth me in front of you?

“But Diana, listen to me! I only signed the annulment papers because of Sophie. I never wanted to end things with you. If you’re willing, we can fix this. We can.”

Both Diana and Sophie interrupted him at the same time, their voices sharp and unyielding

Diana’s eyes narrowed as she spoke, her voice cold as ice. “Matthew, stop fooling yourself. The moment you signed those papers, it was over. This isn’t some childish game, and we’re never getting back together.”

Sophie forced a weak smile, though her face was pale. “She’s right, Matthew. Don’t do anything reckless. If Father finds out, he’ll be furious.”

Matthew’s fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white. He knew his father wouldn’t hesitate to punish him if he heard about this, but the thought of losing Diana was unbearable.

He couldn’t accept it.

Diana was his fiancée, the woman he had cherished more than anything. When she agreed to marry him, he h overjoyed he couldn’t sleep for three days.

It was the happiest moment of his life.

And now, he had been forced to sign those damned papers with his own hands.

But his movements were ultimately too slow.

Without warning, Diana’s whip lashed out at Sophie.

Sophie’s eyes widened in terror, her body frozen as the whip came down. The next moment, the whip struck Sophie’s shoulder with brutal force, tearing her skin open. Her thick clothing was instantly soaked with blood

Sophie screamed and crumpled to the ground, clutching her shoulder in agony.

“It hurts! It hurts so much she walled, her voice trembling with pain

“Matthew, help me! My shoulder is killing me!” she cried out desperately, her face pale with fear.

The pain was far worse than the time she had ‘accidentally‘ dropped a wooden box on her own foot. At least then, she had

held back. But Diana didn’t hold back at all. If anything, it felt like she was trying to beat her to death

Unfortunately for Diana, she only managed one strike before Matthew rushed forward, shielding Sophie behind him. His face was a mix of shock and fury as he demanded, “Diana! What the hell are you doing?”

“Are you

blind? Isn’t it obvious I’m beating her up?” Diana shot back, her tone dripping with mockery as she watched him panic over the girl behind him.

*I’m asking you why you laid a hand on Sophie!” Matthew roared, his voice shaking with anger. “She hasn’t done anything to provoke you! It’s bad enough that you’ve been treating her like this, but now you’re actually hitting her? When did you become so cruel and heartless?”

“Cruel and heartless? Please. I’ve always been this way. Matthew, you didn’t know?” Diana sneered, her voice sharp with derision. “If you didn’t, then I guess all those years of being engaged were a complete waste of time.”

She turned her scornful gaze to Sophie, her eyes filled with disdain. “I thought you might be something special, but it turns out all you’ve got are those pathetic tricks of playing the victim and acting pitiful Only Eliza was naive enough not to see through your cheap little schemes at first, which is how you managed to bully her so badly.

“But now that I’m here, go ahead and try those tricks on me.”