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.

get you upset. Eliza said softly, her voice gentle, her smile warm. “It's just a coming-of-age ceremony, after

stay with the Stoner family. Titles and prestige mean nothing to me

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

that, hearing her carest plea, Mary would surely

things didn't

in Mary's eyes, but her

confused

"Don't ask any more

questions Mary said, her expression

"Now that your coming-of-age ceremony is done,

Mother Mary, this is the only way I can escape the Stonor family. Please, for

mother that I can't allow it," Mary said, her voice colder than before, "God bless you" With that, she turned and walked away without

please, I beg your Eliza stood there, holding the orchid, a

to here. Eliza had prepared herself for many possible rejections. But she

bond with her mother. She couldn't bear

for Eliza, there was no other

pariendly by the carriage outside the unnery, watched as Eliza walked out

had a good idea of