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

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

were kind and

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

publicly scolding her,

Gabriel interjected, aware of his sister's subtle criticism

many guests, and the family's reputation

go. But her small actions throughout the ceremony

Elizashould have been

wasn't food of Eliza, she decided

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

Eliza, Adeline's attitude was cold and dismissive. The blessings were minimal-just a quick, "May you live in peace

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

to don their gowns-The officiant began, but Gabriel roldly interrupted, "No

moment but quickly complied, skipping the gown- changing and moving straight

guests had come to show support, and all the

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

eager

haven't they

said? No