Awakening Love Reborn to Be His Duchess (Elowen Hale) novel Chapter 696

Awakening tower Reborn to Be His Duchess

Chapter 696 His Majesty Arrives

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His wife Marian wow dark wine-colored eourt attire, while their sort and daughter followed neatly behind them, both young and graceful as they bowed respectfully before Elowen and Cassian.

Benedict smiled politely. “My father’s health hasn’t been very good lately, so he asked me to attend in his place today. The last time I saw Your Grace was back at Hale Manor. You were still young then, lively enough that nobody could overlook you. And now you’re the Lady of Grace and Virtue, with children of your own already. If Candy knew, I’m sure she’d be happy for you.”

The Candy he referred to was Elowen’s sister-in-law.

As he spoke, his eyes lingered briefly on Elowen’s face, subtle enough that most people would not have noticed.

Elowen noticed.

She met his gaze calmly without avoiding it, her smile remaining perfectly gentle.

“Lord Jones remembers selectively,” she replied lightly. “We’ve crossed paths several times since then. At the autumn hunt, and again during the palace gatherings afterward. We just never spoke directly.”

Benedict paused slightly at the response.

Elowen smoothly shifted the conversation away before the silence could stretch further. “Please, go inside.

Only then did Benedict withdraw his gaze and continue onward with his family.

As more guests arrived, the entrance to Duskmoor Manor became increasingly lively.

Edmund arrived.

Several deputy ministers from the Ministry of the King’s Works followed.

Officials from the Ministry of Rites soon appeared as well.

Even Milo came personally.

Back during the court qualification trials scandal, the Baker family had tried to pressure him into participating in the fraud scheme, but he had refused and later testified honestly during the investigation. Afterward, he had received an unusual promotion, rising several ranks in one step.

Today he looked overwhelmingly grateful while thanking Elowen and Cassian repeatedly.

Leander did not attend, but the newly appointed deputy minister Everard certainly compensated for ir. began greeting people before he had even reached the gates, smiling so broadly that every wrinkle on his face deepened.

Servants hurried constantly through the manor entrance carrying trays of warmed cider and hency pastries, guiding guests toward the reception hall while others rushed to manage coats, gifts, and seating arrangements.

Chapter 696 this Majcsty Arrives

Everyone was exhausted.

And yet every servant held themselves straighter than usual today.

After all, the guests gathered here were among the most powerful people in all of Vanelle.

Even the servants of Duskmoor Manor felt proud standing among such prestige.

Be se truly, how many households in Avenlor could compare to this?

uddenly, a ceremonial announcement echoed from farther down the street.

ajesty has arrived!”

owd immediately turned.

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gnificent royal carriage approached slowly beneath gold-trimmed canopies while the King’s Guard orted the procession on every side.

he entire street fell silent.

One by one, the gathered nobles and officials lowered themselves into formal bows.

Elowen and Cassian bowed as well in respectful greeting.

The carriage stopped.

Quin stepped forward and opened the door before Theodric descended leisurely from the carriage.

Today he wore gold ceremonial robes beneath an official court crown, and judging from the healthy color in his face and the obvious satisfaction in his expression, he was in unusually good spirits.

Elira had accompanied him.

Standing among the attendants behind her, Elowen immediately spotted a familiar face.

Iris.

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Almost at the same moment, Iris seemed to sense her gaze and looked up as well. Their eyes met briefly before both women calmly looked away as though nothing had happened.

“Everyone may rise.”

Theodric lifted a hand casually.

The crowd st

As he a

“You

ment immediately appeared in his eyes

That color makes you both look younger

Compared to you, I’m the one looking worn out.

Chapter 696 His Majesty Arrives

Theodric laughed outright before clapping him firmly on the shoulder.

Then he headed inside while asking eagerly, “Where are the children came here specifically to see them.”

Elowen smiled. “Your Majesty, the twins are in the reception hall with their nurses. Please come this way.”

“Then let’s not keep me waiting.”

Inside the reception hall, every guest had already taken their seat.

Theodric sat at the head of the room with Elira beside him.

Cassian and Elowen sat below them while the remaining guests arranged themselves according to rank.

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