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.

this malicious woman win Caleb thought, feeling

one more thing I need to ask you. Please, help me with this Gabriel, sensing the tension in the room

Calebis mother, could immediately see that her brother was getting angry. She wanted to pull Caleb away but knew it was no use.

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Adeline hand and, taking a deep breath, continued, "Please, Uncle, the only woman I want to marry

room fell completely silent, and the Stonor boys' faces

dare you??"

stepped in "Caleb, you can't just treat

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

Eliza couldn't help but

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

is doing to you, right here in front of everyone! Don't you even care? You're just

completely undared. "I wouldn't dream of controlling him, Brother. Didn't you hear what he said? My fiancé has

you think

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

as her words lingered in the air, everyone started to

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Chapter 12

today's languri, many

no strangers to the hackstage politics anel sulate jewer plays that

dramu between a younger sister and

innocent girl, she would've known better than

even before Eliza had upped into the courtyard, Sophie and Caleb were already charting and laughing as if they were old friends, without

nothing more than the affectionate and of cousins,

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

her in frustration.

atmosphere, felt

She used to be as clueless as

making things so damguulifficult.

line, sneering. No matter what, she's still a fool. As long as Dad and my brothers are

turning this

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felt the change in the air, couldn't help

was such a fool in my