The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

"Too bad Caleb is already taken, otherwise, such good fortune would have surely gone to someone else," she added, her tone dripping with meaning

The guests didn't need any further explanation-they all knew exactly what she was implying

Caleb was Adeline and Marquis of Bromwell's son. He and Eliza had been childhood sweethearts, promised to each other years ago

So, when Adeline was clearly talking about Eliza. The guests began to murmur amongst themselves,

"Well, I never thought Eliza had such a venomous side"

Jealous o

of her own sister? Talk about small-minded"

Tve heard she's been pretty harsh at home, always bullying Lady Sophie, and didn't she even push her into the water once!"

"She's just a kid, and already so crucif

"Now we see her true colors. I bet the people from the Marquis's estate are regretting that engagement"

Didn't you hear what Adeline just said? They probably can't stand d Eliza now and are wishing they could break off the engagement."

don't say that I've always thought of Caleb as an

Eliza can be a little headstrong, she's always liked him, and I'm sure she'll change for him. They'll be

were kind and full

as Sophie spoke. "Eliza, did you hear that? Your sister is so sweet and considerate. Maybe you

publicly scolding her, but Eliza only found it

any more time, Gabriel interjected, aware of his sister's subtle criticism but not wanting her to

many guests, and the family's reputation couldn't afford

go. But her small actions throughout

have been crowned

of Eliza,

affection, and her words were warm. It almost felt like Sophie was her own daughter-or even her

it came to Eliza, Adeline's attitude was cold and dismissive. The blessings were minimal-just a quick, "May you

unsurprised by this treatment, whispered to each other. After all, who would want to bless someone with a heart

their rooms to don their gowns-The officiant began, but Gabriel roldly interrupted, "No gowns. Skip it and move

but quickly complied, skipping the gown- changing

had come to show support, and all

come in person had sent their families to present flowers as blessings to

was eager to stand up first. Instead, they started

haven't they changed

hear what the Duke said? No gowns, so