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."

softly. "Auntic, please don't say that I've always thought

headstrong, she's always liked him,

words were kind and full

"Eliza, did you hear that? Your sister is so sweet

clear Adeline was publicly scolding her, but Eliza only found

Gabriel interjected, aware of his

too many guests, and the

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

been

wasn't food of Eliza, she decided to

affection, and her words were warm. It almost felt like Sophie was her

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

to each other. After all, who would want to bless

The crowned ones will now return to their rooms to don their gowns-The officiant

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

come to show support, and all the prominent families

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

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

they changed

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