The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Eliza froze for a moment, her eyes fixed on Mary, whose furrowed brow clearly showed her displeasure.

Without meaning to, a genuine smile tugged at the corners of Eliza's lips.

Her birthday was two months away. Had it not been for the unexpected turn of events with Sophie, tradition would've dictated that her coming-of-age ceremony be postponed until then

But because Sophie had innocently said. "I want to have my coming-of-age ceremony with my sister, her father and brothers completely disregarded Ehza's wishes.

They pushed her

и сегельону forward to the day before, making it coincide with Sophie's birthday.

This was what she called her wonderful" father and brothers. But after her time travel, none of this seemed surprising anymore.

What Eliza hadn't expected, though, was tMary still remembered her birthday so clearly. From James, she'd learned that Mary had been present al the Duke's estate when she was born.

Even after all these years, the fact that she still remembered only spoke to the deep bond between her and Eliza's mother.

things get you upset. Eliza said softly, her voice gentle, her smile warm. “It's

last any desire to stay with the Stoner family. Titles and

I've already asked His Majesty for permission. If you agree, Reverend, I can join the convent and

hearing her

things didn't go

A flicker of pity appeared in Mary's eyes, but

confused

"Don't ask any more

said, her

"Now that your coming-of-age ceremony is done, take this flower home. Don't mention becoming

completely at a loss, awkwardly held the orchid in her arms. "But, Mother Mary, this is the only way

Mary said, her voice colder than before, "God bless you" With that, she turned and

beg your Eliza stood there, holding the orchid, a wave

had prepared herself for many possible rejections. But she never expected her mother's memory

her bond with her mother. She couldn't bear to see her late friend's daughter walk down that

for Eliza, there

minutes later, James, who had been waiting pariendly by the carriage outside

already had a good