Awakening Love Reborn to Be His Duchess (Elowen Hale) novel Chapter 640

Chapter 640 Shadows in the Study

Standing beside him, Elowen quietly thought that Cassian’s acting had become alarmingly convincing lately.

He could stand there speaking those righteous, dignified words with a perfectly straight face and not blink once.

And somehow he still liked calling her a fox.

He said it with such calm detachment that one might almost forget he was a young man himself, and not nearly as harmless as he liked to appear, especially when he was so dangerously good at pretending otherwise.

Theodric nodded slowly, looking as though he had genuinely accepted the advice.

“I’ll question her again later tonight.”

Cassian continued in the same steady tone. “Your Majesty shouldn’t grieve too heavily. Alaric may

be gone, but Caelan is still here, and he’s always been a capable young man.”

Theodric gave a quiet hum of agreement, his expression easing slightly.

“Caelan may be younger, but he’s always been steadier than Alaric.”

After another pause, he sighed.

“The real problem now is that the boy still hasn’t married, and that’s becoming increasingly troublesome,”

As he spoke, his gaze shifted toward Elowen.

“You spend more time among the noble families than I do these days. Do any suitable young ladies come to mind? If a good match can be arranged sooner rather than later, I’d feel more at ease.”

Elowen lifted her gaze calmly.

“You’ve asked me too suddenly, Your Majesty. There are certainly many accomplished young ladies in Vanelle, but a prince’s marriage deserves careful consideration.” A polite smile touched her lips. “Allow me some time to think it over properly, and I’ll give Your Majesty an answer later.”

Theodric appeared fairly satisfied with that response.

“Very well. When you return, I’ll have Elira join us so we can discuss it together.”

Judging from the improvement in his expression, Elowen could tell his mood had recovered

considerably.

So perhaps having multiple sons did have its advantages after all.

Losing one still hurt.

But not enough to destroy him entirely when there were others capable of taking his place.

The three of them continued speaking for a while before Theodric suddenly remembered something else.

“Oh, right. The Ministry of Rites will send over formal name selections for Phoenix and Popp tomorrow.” For the first time all afternoon, an actual trace of warmth appeared in his face. “Look through them carefully and let me know which ones you prefer.”

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Chapter 640 Shadows in the Study

Outside the doors, Quin’s anxious voice could be heard trying desperately to stop someone.

“Your Highness, His Majesty ordered that no visitors be admitted today…”

“No visitors?”

Another furious voice cut sharply through the corridor before Quin could finish.

It belonged to Lady Delphine.

“His own son was murdered in broad daylight along a royal passage, and he plans to lock himself away in here instead of finding the people responsible?” Her voice shook violently with rage. “My family’s been destroyed, the Crown Prince is dead, and still he can’t see that someone has been plotting against us from the shadows?” Then her tone turned cold. “Lord Jett, this doesn’t concern you. Step aside.”

A second later she snapped sharply, “Maerwyn.”

The study doors flew open immediately afterward.

Maerwyn rushed inside first, her expression frantic, tears still clinging to her lashes while several strands of hair had fallen loose around her face from hurrying there so quickly.

“Father…”

The moment her gaze landed on Elowen standing inside the room, however, she froze.

A flash of unmistakable happiness lit her eyes before embarrassment quickly followed once she realized how disheveled she probably looked.

Almost instinctively, she lowered her gaze and smoothed the loose strands of hair near her forehead.

Theodric’s expression turned even colder.

“What exactly do you think you’re doing barging in here?”

Before Maerwyn could answer, Lady Delphine stepped into the room behind her daughter and spoke coldly.

“We came because the Crown Prince died unjustly.”

Elowen looked toward her quietly.

It had not been very long since they last met, yet the former queen already looked dramatically

older.

Silver threaded through her hair now, fine lines marked the corners of her eyes, and the elegant

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Chapter 640 Shadows in the Study

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