Novel1Chapter 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.
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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.
Mother Mary, please don't let such little things get you upset. Eliza said softly, her voice gentle, her smile warm. "It's just a coming-of-age ceremony, after all.
"Honestly, Eve long last any desire to stay with the Stoner family. Titles and prestige mean nothing tonow. "You know my father's character. He'd never letleave easily. That's why I've already asked His Majesty for permission. If you agree, Reverend, I can join the convent and pray for the country.
Eliza had expected that, hearing her carest plea, Mary would surely agree.
But as always, things didn't go as planned.
"No" A flicker of pity appeared in Mary's eyes, but her voice remained firm, resolute.
Eliza, utterly confused asked, "Why?" "Don't ask any more e questions Mary said, her expression hardening She reached for 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 flower home. Don't mention becoming a nun again. I won't allow it" Eliza, completely at a loss, awkwardly held the orchid in her arms. "But, Mother Mary, this is the only way I can escape the Stonor family. Please, for my mother's sake...
"It's because of your 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 another word.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"No, Mother Mary, please, I beg your Eliza stood there, holding the orchid, a wave of emptiness settling in her chest, From the palace to here. Eliza had prepared herself for many possible rejections. But she never expected her mother's memory to be the reason she was stopped Now, Eliza understood. Mary's reluctance wasn't about the convent-it was her bond with her mother. She couldn't bear to see her late friend's daughter walk down that path But for Eliza, there was no other choice.
Fifteen minutes later, James, who had been waiting pariendly by the carriage outside the unnery, watched as Eliza walked out with a troubled look He already had a good idea of whar lud luppened.
But, to be sur he asked carefully. "My lady, may I ask what Mother Mary e had to say Eliza forced a thin smile. "As you perdicted, d, she didn't agree" James couldn't help but let out a sigh. After Eliza dimbed back into the carriage,
he instructed the driver to continue their descent down the mountain heading back toward the city 442 PM Chapter 21
Inude the carriage, Eliza leaned against the window still holding the vel orchid in her arms, unwilling to let it Mary's words had made her realize that this orchid was the only coming blesmes.
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