The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Impossible" ctumbling 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 sroom.

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.

ar I letting this malicious woman win Caleb thought, feeling a renewed sense of determination.

He turned to Gabel and spoke without hesitation. "Uncle, besides breaking off the engagement, there's one more thing I need to ask you. Please, helpwith this Gabriel, sensing the tension in the room from Sophie and Caleb's reactions, narrowed his eyes. He tapped his fingers on the table, remaining silent as the others waited Adeline, Calebis mother, could immediately see that her brother was getting angry. She wanted to pull Caleb away but knew it was no use. Caleb was too absorbed in his thoughs of Sophie 1 He shrugged off Adeline hand and, taking a deep breath, continued, "Please, Uncle, the only woman I want to marry is Sophie. So please, helpbeak off my engagement with Eliza and letmarry Sophie." The room fell completely silent, and the Stonor boys' faces all darkened.

how dare you??" Dylan shouted, furious.

Benedict, still calen, stepped in "Caleb, you can't just treat my sisters like this? Even Matthew and Anthony, usually the more laid-back brothers, now glared at Caleb, their protective instincts kicking in.

Eliza couldn't help but Seeing this, Dylan turned to her in disbelief. "You can still smile after all this Eliza, what's wrong with you! what your fance is doing to you, right here in front of everyone! Don't you even care? You're just letting him get away with it" Elira flashed a sweet smile, completely undared. "I wouldn't dream of controlling him, Brother. Didn't you hear what he said? My fiancé has only one teoreman he wants to marry in this life-my dear linle sister.

romantic? Don't you think so, Sophie?" Her tone was sugary sweet, but there was an edge to it, almost as if she were savoring the moment. And as her words lingered in the air, everyone started to pick up on the underlying meaning 441 PM Chapter 12 At today's languri, many of in attendance were no strangers to the hackstage politics anel sulate jewer plays that played out in the loves In the bathing heart of Haven City, the dramu between a younger sister and her brother in law waunt exactly a new If Sophie were truly an innocent girl, she would've known better than to act in familiar with her sister's hauré But just moments ago, everyone had clearly seen how, even before Eliza had upped into the courtyard, Sophie and Caleb were already charting and laughing as if they were old friends, without a hint of reservation.

At first, the guests had assumed it was nothing more than the affectionate and of cousins, and they didn't think much of in But now, with Caleb's increasingly affectionate gesinnes and Sophie's easy, comfortable manner, the crowels glaners began in linger on Sophie wit more than just casual interest - there was something deeper in their eyes, her in frustration.

Sophie, sensing the subtle shift in the atmosphere, felt her temper flare. Her teeth almost ground together in "Tamn it she cursed silently. "What's gotten into this idiot She used to be as clueless as a lamb, always lemtingpull the strings, But now she's making things so damguulifficult. Somenne must be behind this? She pressed her lips in a thin line, sneering. No matter what, she's still a fool. As long as Dad and my brothers are on my side, chance of turning this around? Elica dormit Maml Meanwhile, Eliza, who had also felt the change in the air, couldn't help baut reflect on her past mistakes. "I was such a fool in my past life In her previous life, when Caleb had publicly called off their engagement, she she had been crushed.

She'd begged him to reconsider right there in front of everyone, only to be met with his cold, dismissive gaze,

He had said, "I pride myself on my integrity, can't stand underhanded games, Eliza Stonbr, you've crossed a line. You're no longer worthy of being my wife' After that, she becthe laughingstock of Hasen Lasen City, and her reputation was destroyed overnight.

But now, Eliza had made a new choice. Once she let go of the things she could never have, she realized how much simpler life could be. "Eliza Stanor, enough!" Calelis voice was sharp and full of ice. His face darkened with anger. "This has nothing to do with Suplate, Tm the e one calling of off the engagement. If you've got something to say, go ahead. But don't think for a second that i change my mind His words dripped with disdain, each one clear and deliberate. "You Don't Stand A. Chance The sound of the slap echoed across the room, so loud and sharp it silenced everything else in an instant.

Everyone froze, their eyes wide in shock, turning in Eliza on the stage. Even Benedict and his brothers couldn't believe their eyes.

After all, Everyone knew how deeply Eliza had been in love with Caleb She has followed him around since she was a child, dreaming of growing up and marrying Calel And now, here she was, slapping Calela right across the face, "Elizat Are you crazy? How dare you hit my son?" Adeline was the first to react, her voice shrill as she screamed, raising her has to strike Eliza in But before she could land a blow, Eliza's grip on her wrist was like from.

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