Eloise did not get dressed and come to town only to leave empty-handed. It was true that she married the man Iris once loved. It was unfair to Iris, yes, but Eloise wasn't going to leave town because of a few gossiping women.
No one knew yet why Eloise got married, nor the troubles she faced. The gossiping ladies certainly didn't care for Iris. They only enjoyed speaking about Damien's wife.
"The nerve of you," Lucinda said, offended by the way Eloise tried to dismiss her. "I question the decision Lord Hawthorne has made. You- Wait!" She yelled as Eloise walked away.
"Why didn't you finish putting that lady in her place? You have the last name to back you," Millie whispered.
"I reacted more than I needed to. Every action doesn't need a reaction, and other ladies were watching our interaction. I would be feeding them gossip if I continued to entertain a lady I do not know. It is better to walk away," Eloise explained her actions.
