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."

said softly. "Auntic, please don't say that I've always thought of Caleb as

liked him, and I'm sure she'll change for him. They'll be

words were kind and full

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

clear Adeline was publicly scolding her, but

of

were too many guests, and the family's reputation

recognizing when to stop, let the matter go. But her small

been crowned first,

since Adeline wasn't food of Eliza, she

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

dismissive. The blessings were minimal-just a quick, "May you live

treatment, whispered to each other. After all, who

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

the

come to show support, and all the

who couldn't come in person had sent their families to present flowers as blessings to

but no one was eager to stand up first. Instead, they started whispering to

haven't they changed

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