Awakening Love Reborn to Be His Duchess (Elowen Hale) novel Chapter 57

Chapter 57 An Unwelcome Visit

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Isla answered, “Your marriage is for your father to decide. The royal court’s selection of worthy young lords is this season. Once the assessments are done, he will choose the finest and most distinguished of them for you.”

Irritation flared in Maerwyn. She raised her voice. “I’ve told you, I don’t want them!”

Isla frowned. “Are you still fixated on that young general? Let me be clear-your father will never consent.”

“You’re all prejudiced against him! Elowen is from a military family too! Why can she marry Uncle Cassian, but I can’t marry a general?”

“That is entirely different! You are being willfully childish!”

Maerwyn refused to speak another word. She pulled the blanket over her head.

No matter how Isla called to her, she remained silent and unresponsive beneath the covers.

With a sigh of exasperation, Isla finally relented. “Get some rest. I’ll see you tomorrow.”

She left the chamber.

Under the blankets, Maerwyn wept tears of bitter frustration.

Her parents didn’t respect her. They didn’t understand her.

Only Azure truly did.

If only she could meet Azure in person, that would be perfect.

Over the next few days, Cassian continued to apply the salve for Elowen.

At first, Elowen was tense and embarrassed, the memory of her accidental exposure flashing in her mind.

But Cassian was always composed, his manner detached. Gradually, she relaxed.

He was so matter-of-fact about it. If she remained overly sensitive, she’d seem prudish.

Her injury wasn’t severe. After two days of treatment, it was mostly healed.

Cassian became slightly busier, occupied with military affairs.

Due to the physician’s orders, Elowen had avoided bathing thoroughly. She was starting to feel less than fresh and planned a proper bath for the evening.

“Your Grace.”

Cora entered from outside.

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Elowen looked up.

Cora presented an invitation. “From the palace.”

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Elowen took it as Cora continued, “Her Majesty is hosting a poetry gathering. All the young noblewomen of Vanelle are invited. This is our summons.”

Elowen understood immediately. Isla was persisting with her plan to select a Crown Princess consort for Alaric.

She gave a slight nod. “We will attend.”

She accepted the invitation. Later that same day, another maid announced visitors at the outer gate of their courtyard.

“Your Grace, Marwen is here with her younger daughter, Sylvia. They request an audience, saying they’ve come specifically to pay their respects.”

Cora looked worried. “If Marwen’s here to pay respects, she’s probably up to no good…”

Mira raised a hand. “Your Grace, if you don’t want to see them, I’ll go out and chase them off myself!”

Elowen couldn’t help a small smile. “No need.”

She gestured to the maid. “Show them in.”

She had a fair idea why Marwen had come.

Shortly, the maid ushered Marwen and Sylvia inside.

Compared to her haughty demeanor during her last visit, Marwen was all smiles today. She offered a respectful, “Your Grace.”

She then tugged the young woman behind her forward. “Quickly, greet Her Grace!”

Elowen lifted her eyes to observe the mother and daughter.

This was her first time seeing Sylvia. She appeared a year or two younger than Elowen. Her features were different from her sister Vivian’s-she didn’t much resemble Marwen.

She likely took after her father, Aldric.

Now, Sylvia kept her head lowered, her voice barely a whisper. “Elowen.”

Marwen’s expression instantly darkened. She gave the girl a sharp, displeased push. “Manners! What did I tell you before we came? This is the Duchess of Duskmoor!”

Sylvia’s head dropped even lower. “…Your Grace.”

Marwen rubbed her hands together, her face fixed in an ingratiating smile as she turned back to Elowen, about to speak.

Elowen, smiling pleasantly, spoke first, “Cassian is, after all, Sylvia’s cousin. I am a cousin-in-law. Your

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