The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 11

Chapter 11

With those words, he boldly met Gabriel's eyes and, without hesitation, announced to the room. First-Tim calling off my eggeriment to Eliza

Stonor"

"How dare you!" Gabriel roared, his anger exploding.

The moment Caleb's words rang out, the entire room enipted in shocked whispers.

Sophie's eyes sparkled with excitement, while Gabriel's face darkened to a deep scowl as he glared at Cale

"Caleb Adeline, well aware of Gabriel's disposition, immediately grabbed Calch's arm. "Call, whatever it is, can it want Today is the coming-of-age ceremony for your two younger sisters. Don't make a scene here"

Though she wasn't particularly fond of Eliza, publicly breaking the engagement was a blow to the entire Stonor family's reputation

But Caleb wasn't having it. He shrugged off his mother's grip, determined as ever. "Mother, I've made up my mind. No more talking about it".

Dylan, furious, couldn't hold back any longer. "Caleb Nevill, no matter what you think of Eliza, she's been your friend since childhood! You two have grown up together, and today of all days, you want to humiliate her and disgrace nur entire family!"

sily like it slidn't

defending Eliza-he just couldn't stand how

shot back, "Tm not trying to shame the Stonor family. But I can't imagine tying my life to a woman like Eliza-mean-spined. jealous, and

much you protest, this

and that's final

the Stonor Emily, but he wasn't backing

engagement with Eliza, doesn't that mean I have a

she was certain that i the

she had

swithout a doubt.

things she shouldn't, but isn't this a little harsh? She really cares about you. Please, for my sake, can't you just

bolt of lightning. Sophie's right. This engagement has to end today, but if Eliza keeps pestering me, I have to make sure she understands there's no chance

"Eliza, you need to understand―i agree to

-this

on you, I would rather die than marry

for the Stonor

woman in this lifetime, and that woman will never be you. And I

chance of being my

deeply Eliza cared for him-if she didn't, she wouldn't have been chasing him