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."

blushed, locking down, and said softly. "Auntic, please don't say that I've always thought of Caleb

little headstrong, she's always liked him, and I'm

kind and full of

but feel a stab of bittemess as Sophie spoke. "Eliza, did you hear that?

was clear Adeline was publicly scolding her, but Eliza only found

waste any more time, Gabriel interjected, aware of his sister's subtle criticism

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

the matter go. But her small actions throughout the ceremony spoke

tradition, Elizashould have been crowned first,

since Adeline wasn't food of Eliza, she decided to crown

blessings, Adeline's face was filled with affection, and her words were warm. It almost felt like Sophie was her own daughter-or

was cold and dismissive. The blessings were minimal-just a

who would

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

paused for a moment but quickly complied, skipping the gown- changing and moving

and all the

their families to present flowers as blessings

holding flowers, but no one was eager to stand

haven't they

hear what the Duke said? No gowns, so they can't