Awakening Love Reborn to Be His Duchess (Elowen Hale) novel Chapter 695

Awakening Love: Reborn to Be His Duchess

Chapter 695 A Celebration at Duskmoor Manor

As they stepped out, Elowen glanced toward Cora beside her. “Everything I asked you to prepare is already in place?”

Cora gave a respectful nod. “Yes, Your Grace. It’s all been arranged exactly the way you wanted.”

Elowen murmured in satisfaction and lifted her gaze, only to find Cassian already waiting outside the doory

He was dressed in deep crimson today, the same shade she wore, even the fabric matched perfectly.

Cassian usually favored dark colors, charcoal, black, muted tones that sharpened the commanding air around him and made his tall frame seem even more imposing.

But today, dressed in red, much of that cold severity had softened away, leaving behind only striking, good looks impossible to ignore.

Even Elowen, who saw him every day, found herself staring for a second longer than usual.

Cassian caught the look immediately.

Amusement flickered in his eyes as he held a hand out toward her. “Come on. Guests should start arriving any minute.”

Elowen slipped her hand into his, and the two of them walked out together.

Outside Duskmoor Manor, the entire avenue had already been locked down by the King’s Guard.

From the manor gates all the way down the street, armored guards stood watch every growing crowd of curious townsfolk behind the barriers.

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Naturally, nobody wanted to leave.

People clustered together along the roadside, stretching for a better look while conversations rose one after another through the crowd.

“Look at this security. What kind of gathering needs this many guards?”

“You seriously haven’t heard? It’s the twins’ one-month celebration today. His Majesty’s supposed to attend in person.”

“His Majesty? For two infants?”

They aren’t ordinary infants. They’re

and Her Grace is practically adored across all of Vanelle. Those two children were born luckier than half the nobility already!

His Grace is His Majesty’s own brothehildren of the Duke of Duskmoor and Lady of Grace and Virtue.

“Well, that explains the King’s Guard.”

A man holding a hot meat pastry sighed dramatically. “Imagine coming into the world with every possible advantage.”

His friend glanced sideways at him. “You’re standing there complaining while eating pies you didn’t even

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pay for.”

Laughter immediately broke out around them.

At the manor entrance, Elowen and Cassian stood side by side welcoming guests as carriage after/carriage arrived.

The first to appear were Lady Aveline and Kaclan.

Kaelan had filled out noticeably since the last time Elowen saw him. The added weight suited him far bett than the severe thinness he used to carry, softening his features into something more refined and elegant.

The moment Cassian noticed him, he casually stepped half a pace forward.

Elowen turned just enough to catch the movement and nearly laughed.

Their children were already a month old, and he still had opinions about men who used to admire her.

Lady Aveline offered congratulations first before leading Kaelan forward.

Elowen greeted them warmly and politely asked after his recent work.

Kaelan answered calmly, “I’ve been assisting at the Ministry of Rites recently. I don’t officially hold rank yet, and I’m mostly learning court procedure and administrative work for now. His Majesty said that after six months, I’ll likely receive a formal appointment.”

Cassian nodded thoughtfully. “Work hard. By your age, I was already commanding the royal armies.”

Kaelan blinked.

Elowen looked sideways at Cassian in disbelief.

Apparently today’s jealousy had decided to make an appearance early.

Soon after, the Falconcrest family arrived together.

The Duke of Falconcrest walked in front with Duchess Yvonne beside him, dressed magnificently in sapphire blue layered robes embroidered with silver thread.

Behind them came Piers and Sylvia.

Sylvia’s pregnancy was already obvious beneath her soft lavender gown, and she moved carefully while Piers hovered beside her protectively, supporting her arm so attentively that he looked nervous every time she took a step too quickly.

“Congratulations to Your Grace and Her Grace,” the Duke of Falconcrest greeted warmly.

Cassian returned the greeting while Elowen smiled. “Please come inside. With so many guests today. I’m afraid we may not manage to host everyone properly.”

Yvonne stepped forward and took Elowen’s hands warmly, studying her with approval. “You look incredible. Honestly, no one would guess you only recently recovered from childbirth. And this fabric is gorgeous. Is it from Silverloom Exchange?”

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