Chapter 70

Chapter 70

Chapter 70

Convinced that the thief who stole the snow cream was Eliza, Adeline flew into a rage. "And to think His Majesty even granted her the title of Holy Lady of Walden!

"She ran off to that nunnery, claimi, she wanted to practice devotion and prayer, yet all she learned was how to sneak around and steal like a common thiet. She's absolutely disgraceful!"

She added, "Gabriel was right all along. A disgrace like her should have her family name stripped away. She should no longer be allowed to aci ur e name of the Stonor family. Otherwise, she will only continue to bring shame upon Duke's

Estate.

"Mother, it was not

aleb never expected Adeline to pin the blame on Eliza so quickly and without hesitation.

He struggled to speak, tiakin, he should clear Eliza's name. But just as the words began to leave his mouth, he suddenly stopped.

If he explained, he would have to tell his mother that he was the one who gave all three bottles of snow cream to Sophie.

"What if Mother assumes Sophie was the one who urged me to do it? Then she will lash out at Sophie the same way she is cursing Eliza right now. Worse, she might even start resenting Sophie for it. If that happens, it could affect my chances of marrying Sophie in the future, he wondered.

That thought sent a shiver down Caleb's spine. No. I absolutely cannot let Mother find out that Sophie has the snow cream. The thought.

Sophie was pure and kind, and Caleb would not allow his mother to develop any unwarranted resentment toward her. More than that, he could not bear to see Sophie suffer any injustice.

So, he decided to put the blame on Eliza.

After all, his mother had never liked Eliza in the first place. One more complaint against her would not make any difference.

It is not a big deal. I will find a way to make it up to Eliza later. With that thought, Caleb suddenly felt at ease.

"Caleb, stop speaking up for that bitch," Adeline snapped. "I may have indulged you in the past, but this concerns your future. A woman like her, who brings disgrace to the family, must never set foot in Marquis's Estate"

Caleb's shoulder, speaking to him in a firm yet persuasive tone. "Besides, your father will not agree to it either. Between Sophie and Eliza, you can only choose one. I will not waste my breath

silent for a moment before nodding slowly. "I understand, Mother. I will

he had planned to make it up to Eliza

had always considered himself deeply

after thinking for a while, an idea suddenly formed in his mind, one that

to her. If she still fails

Mount Westin, Eliza remained completely unaware that she had been falsely

1/3

11

Chapter 70

☐☐ 71%0

courtyard for her daily hour of

completing morning prayers,

relentless effort, she had managed to

got from Mary was a single,

been days, and you have only memorized this many herbs? Keep working. When I studied medicine, I learned to identify over

completely different from when she

Eliza dared not arg

only keep pushing

herself awake and forcing herself to cram the entire

days later, Eliza had finally memorized the entire

herb Mary tested her on,

Mary showed the slightest hint of satisfaction and offered what

your real training, learning how

study, Eliza felt like

learning, a message from one of

is it?" Mary stopped the lesson, frowning as

Highness. It seems like he's brought

had been showing up far

After hesitating for a moment, Mary finally agreed. "Alright, go ahead

wwww

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255