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Chapter 62
Chapter 62
Gasps of surprise rippled through the crowd.
People glanced at Eliza, then at Adeline, who was furious, curiosity flickering in their eyes. Was what Eliza said true or false they wondered
Dylan and Matthew, in particular, were unsettled. After all, Eliza’s mother was also their mother.
“Why did Mother never mention this to us, yet Eliza knows? they wondered.
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Eliza either.
Before time aveling, Eliza had suffered yet another injustice because of Sophie in the Stonor family. She had secretly hidden away in her mother’s room, seeking solace. That was when she accidentally discovered a small notebook her mother had left behind.
Upon opening it, she realized it was a personal journal where her mother had recorded her deepest thoughts
Through those pages, Eliza learned about how the Stonor family and the Padilla family had forced her mother to arrange a marriage for Adeline, She also uncovered her father Gabriel’s greatest secret
At that moment, Eliza finally understood why her father had brought Sophie into the Stonor family and why he had stopped loving Eliza.
Eliza clenched her fists tightly, her expression devoid of emotion. “If you do not believe me, Adeline, then summon Lord Dale and ask him yourself. You will know soon enough whether I am lying”
A flicker of panic twisted Adeline’s face. This wretched girl should have died along with that ghost of a mother. Keeping her alive is nothing but a curse. And now she dares to threaten me? she seethed.
“You sharp–tongued brat! Let me teach you a lesson!” Adeline stormed forward, raising her hand to slap Eliza
Mary instantly pulled Eliza back and rushed to shield her. But someone was even faster.
With a loud bang. Adeline’s palm landed squarely on Dylan’s face.
Even Adeline was stunned.
Eliza, too, froze in shock. She had never expected Dylan to take the hit for her.
Adeline hastily withdrew her hand, flustered. “Dylan, I was not trying to hit you! Why would you step in?”
Dylan’s face burned red from the slap, his teeth clenched. “Aunt Adeline, but the one you were trying to hit was Eliza. She is my sister.”
Eliza turned her head, her voice cold. “I am not your sister.”
“Did you hear that? She said she is not your sister,” Adeline sneered.
“She is,” Dylan insisted.
Ignoring Adeline’s protests, Dylan, his eyes red, turned to Eliza. “Eliza, I was wrong before. I know that now. But please, o we stop fighting Come back with me, or else Father-
“Shut up, Eliza suddenly snapped, cutting Dylan off harshly. She took a deep breath, steadying herself.
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“I already told you that I am not your sister; she said.
Her guze was as icy as frost. She raised a hand to her chest, her tone unwavering “My name is Serenity. Do not call me
Dylan’s pupils constricted.
There it is again. That look. I just do not understand. Why does Eliza always look at me like this? Does she truly hate me
in pain, his voice thick with struggle. Eliza, do you know what Father said?”
be did not want to know. She was numb.
What does it matter if I know
not? she thought. But someone was determined to make her hear it.
Sophie tugged on Dylan’s sleeve, her seemingly innocent and gentle face painted with concern and sympathy. “Dylan, it is all right. If this is too hard for you, let me tell Eliza instead.”
Sophie could hardly wait to announce her victory. Dylan patted her head, his heart softening. Sophie is so kind. But Eliza- he wondered.
Dylan cast a glance at Eliza’s cold and indifferent face, his lips pressing together in disappointment.
Sophie wasted no time. “Eliza, Father has already erased your name from the family tree. But because you have repeatedly disappointed him, and to prevent you from bringing further disgrace to the Stonor family, he sent us here to deliver one final message to you.”
“From now on, you are forbidden from acting in the name of the Stonor family, and your surname is revoked. Whatever you do, you will have no further ties to the Stonor family, Sophie relayed the message with a sly glint in her eyes.
Eliza felt an icy chill suddenly grip her heart as if a thousand–year–old mountain of snow had collapsed within her. Despite having anticipated this, she never imagined that Gabriel would be so heartless.
“Is this what you wanted?” Adeline mocked, her voice dripping with schadenfreude, ‘From now on, you will truly just be a
Sophie, who had delivered the message, couldn’t help but show a hint of provocation in her eyes. Look at that. You’re finally out of the picture for good, she wondered.
“Yes, indeed, it is exactly what I wanted.” Eliza slowly lifted her gaze.
Well, this works out quite well. It really does. Before the time travel, I was stubbornly forced to become a nun. Now, it’s even better; my surname’s stripped away. Everything’s been severed cleanly. This way, I won’t have any doubts in the future, wondered Eliza
“I disagree Suddenly, two opposing voices sounded at the same time.
One came from Caleb, who had run over, panting. The other came from Mary, standing by Eliza’s side.
“What does the Duke’s estate’s order have to do with you?” Adeline, hearing Mary dare to speak up, snapped without regard for Caleb She had been displeased with Mary for a long time.
Mary sheered. “Seems like the Stonor family has already forgotten the promise to the Padilla family. Are you backing out of your word now?
“What does it huve to do with you? I warn you. This is a matter for the Duke’s estate, not your concern. You’d better keep
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quiet, Adeline snapped, glaring at Mary before finally noticing Caleb’s arrival.
“Caleb, you’re finally here! Come over. Sophie’s been waiting for you Adeline called out, not yet noticing anything unusual about Calebs deineanor.
“Hi. Caleb” Sophie, overly absorbed in her own shyness, didn’t even notice how had Caleb’s expression was.
It wasn’t until Caleb passed by his mother, ignored Sophie, and limped up to Eliza, clenching his teeth in frustration, that he began to speak. “Do you have any idea how much trouble your recklessness will cause us in the future?”
Eliza froze for a moment. “What does this have to do with you?”
Caleb snapped.”
to marry into th
“Eliza, could
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do you mean by that? If you sever ties with the Stonor family completely, then you will never be able
uis’s estate. Even if I give you a chance, you won’t qualify to become my wife.
plea make things easier on me? No matter how much you might like me, if you keep acting like this, I won’t tolerate it anymore.”
Eliza couldn’t help but roll her eyes. Is he ever going to stop?‘ she wondered.
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