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.

I letting this malicious woman win Caleb thought, feeling a

off the engagement, there's one more 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. He tapped his fingers on

Caleb away but knew it was no use. Caleb was too absorbed

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a deep breath, continued, "Please, Uncle, the only woman I want to marry

room fell completely silent, and the Stonor boys'

dare you??"

stepped in "Caleb, you can't just treat my

more laid-back brothers, now glared at Caleb, their protective instincts

Eliza couldn't help but

to her in disbelief. "You can still smile after all

right here in front of everyone! Don't you even

wouldn't dream of controlling him, Brother. Didn't you hear what he said? My fiancé has only one teoreman he wants

Don't you think so,

edge to it, almost as if she were savoring the

in the air, everyone started to pick

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Chapter 12

languri,

the hackstage politics anel sulate jewer plays that played out in the

dramu between a younger sister and her brother in

innocent girl, she would've known better than to act

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

guests had assumed it was nothing more than the affectionate and of cousins,

gesinnes and Sophie's easy, comfortable manner, the crowels glaners began in linger on Sophie wit more than just casual interest

her in frustration.

atmosphere, felt her temper flare. Her teeth almost

it she cursed silently. "What's gotten into this idiot She used to

making things so

what, she's still a

turning

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change

mistakes. "I was such a fool in