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."

down, and said softly. "Auntic, please don't say

always liked him, and

words were kind and

of bittemess as Sophie spoke. "Eliza, did you hear that? Your sister

scolding her, but Eliza only found it

of his sister's subtle

the family's reputation couldn't

But

have been crowned

of Eliza,

was filled with affection, and her words were

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

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

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

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

support, and all the prominent families from Hasen

those who couldn't come in person had sent their

was eager to stand up first. Instead, they started whispering to each

haven't they changed their

the Duke said?