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."

please don't say

can be a little headstrong, she's always liked him,

kind

spoke. "Eliza, did you hear that? Your sister

Adeline was publicly scolding her, but

interjected, aware of his sister's subtle criticism but not wanting her to

and the family's

the matter go. But her small actions throughout

been crowned first, followed

since Adeline 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

Adeline's attitude was cold and dismissive. The blessings were minimal-just

After all, who would want to

return to their rooms to don their gowns-The officiant

quickly complied, skipping the gown- changing

and all the prominent families from Hasen

in person had sent their families to

but no one was eager to stand

haven't they changed their

you hear what the Duke said? No gowns, so