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.

softly, her voice

to stay with the Stoner family. Titles and prestige mean

never let me leave easily. That's why I've already asked His Majesty for permission. If you

her carest plea, Mary would surely

always, things didn't go

pity appeared in Mary's eyes, but her voice remained firm,

utterly confused

"Don't ask any more

said,

the orchid she had just placed on the wooden shelf and handed it to Eliza "Now that your coming-of-age ceremony is done, take this

held the orchid in her arms. "But, Mother Mary, this

it," Mary said, her voice colder than before, "God bless you" With that, she turned and walked away without another

I beg your Eliza stood there, holding the orchid, a wave of emptiness settling

rejections. But she never expected her mother's memory to

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

Eliza, there

by the carriage outside the unnery, watched as Eliza walked

already had a good idea of