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

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

were kind and full

feel a stab of bittemess as Sophie spoke. "Eliza, did you hear that? Your sister is so sweet and considerate.

publicly scolding her, but Eliza

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

the family's

when to stop, let the matter go. But her small actions throughout the ceremony

Elizashould have been crowned first, followed

food of Eliza, she decided

filled with affection, and her words were warm. It almost

when it came to Eliza, Adeline's attitude was cold and dismissive. The blessings

After all, who would want to bless someone with a

to their rooms to don their gowns-The officiant began, but Gabriel

but quickly complied, skipping the gown- changing and

show support, and all the prominent families from

couldn't come in person had sent their families to present

were holding flowers, but no one was eager to stand up first. Instead,

haven't they changed their

said? No gowns, so they can't