The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 12

Chapter 12

Impossible" came tumbling out of Caleb and Sophie's mouths almost in perfect synic...

mumed it would just be a simple vos—something Caleb would agree to without a second thought. But no one expected him to-

more shocking though, was Sophie's equally intense response

the others turned to her, clearly puzzled.

Sopar face mstantly from. Realinne shed overreacted, she quickly regained her composure and tried to force a smile. “It's not that I just think the condition

ster proposed might be a bit too harsh

1. m. just in case?

sat of Calch changes his mind later? Maybe...maybe Elira should leave herself some room.

Benedict caned an eyebrow, sensing that something didn't sit right with what she said.

Matthew dado read much. Anthony exchanged a thoughtful look between Sophie and Caleb.

Meanwhile, Dylan completely trusted Sophie and her innocent nature and didn't think too much of it

ow you're worried about Elis, but honestly, I don't think there's anything wrong with what she said," Dylan said, shrugging it off.

He snored and gave Caleb a look full of disdain. If you think so little of our Stonor girls, then just end it already. Do it right here in front of Father

od all these quests-swear that no matter how much Eliza might try to chase after you, we'll never let it happen

"Dylan""

Sophie called out urgently, alarmed.

But Cale, even more upset than she was, jumped in "No! I won't swear that!"

He shot Eliza a furious glare, convinced she had noticed his feelings for Sophie and was deliberately throwing up this cruel condition to stop him from being with her.

letting this malicious woman win Caleb thought, feeling

thing I need to ask you. Please, help me with this Gabriel, sensing the tension in the room from Sophie and Caleb's reactions, narrowed his eyes.

brother was getting angry. She wanted to pull Caleb away but knew it was no use. Caleb was

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continued, "Please, Uncle, the only woman I want to marry is Sophie. So please, help me beak off

room fell completely silent, and the Stonor boys'

you??" Dylan

"Caleb, you can't just treat my sisters

and Anthony, usually the more laid-back brothers, now glared at

Eliza couldn't help but

turned to her in disbelief. "You can still smile after all this Eliza, what's wrong with

in front of everyone!

wouldn't dream of controlling him, Brother. Didn't you hear what he said? My

you think so,

was sugary sweet, but there was an edge to it, almost

air, everyone started to pick

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clearly seen how, even before Eliza had upped into the courtyard, Sophie and Caleb were already charting and

nothing more than the affectionate and of cousins, and they didn't

glaners began in linger on Sophie wit

her in frustration.

felt her temper flare. Her teeth almost ground

silently. "What's gotten into this idiot She used to be as

so

still a fool. As long as Dad and my

of turning this

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who had also felt the change in the

past mistakes. "I was such a fool