Awakening Love Reborn to Be His Duchess (Elowen Hale) novel Chapter 733

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Chapter 733 Your Family Would Stay on Here

uckle.

Taking in the scene with a tilent chuckle, Cassian set his book aside, walked over, and reached out with gentle, “Let me take Poppy:

Elowen offered a grateful nod and handled her over.

Cassian scooped Emily into his arms and carried her away.

Turning her attention back to Marissa and her two children, Elowen said, “There are a few important matters I’d like to discuss with you today.”

Marissa’s heart leaped into her throat, her fingers instinctively tightening around her sleeves. Nikki grew tense as well, looking up to stare wide-eyed at Elowen without so much as blinking Her heart was hammering wildly against her ribs, refusing to calm down.

Here it comes. Her Grace is going to say it.

She was certain Her Grace was about to kick them out, just like that man in the restaurant had predicted.

Instead, Elowen smiled. “You’ve probably heard by now that Cassian and I will be leaving Vanelle soon. It wouldn’t do to leave a place as massive as Duskmoor Manor completely empty; a house needs people to keep it alive. So, I was hoping your family would stay on here at the manor.”

Nikki’s shoulders slumped in utter despair.

I knew it. Her Grace really is…

Wait.

The realization hit her a second late, and her head snapped up. Her Grace hadn’t told them to leave.

She had said, “Stay on here at the manor.”

Nikki’s eyes instantly lit up. She stared blankly at Elowen, her mind racing yet completely empty all at once, as Her Grace’s words echoed in her head,

They weren’t being evicted. They were staying.

They got to stay!

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Marissa was just as stunned, stammering in disbelief, “Stay here at Duskmoor Manor? But… but surely that goes against propriety…”

Elowen smiled. “I am the Duchess, and the rules of Duskmoor Manor are mine to make. My word is the rule here. If I ask you to stay, then there is nothing improper about it.”

Josh looked even more incredulous. It took him a long moment to snap out of his shock. He stood up. bowing formally, his voice tight with emotion. “Your Grace, this… how can we possibly accept? Duskmoor Manor belongs to His Grace…”

Elowen waved off his concerns. “There is no need to refuse. Your daily commute to the Royal Scholarium

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is much shorter from Duskmoor Manor that from your current home. You’ll gain an extra two hours of sleep every day. Besides, Nikki is still young-if she lives at Duskmoor Manor, you won’t have to worry about her safety

A faint smile touched Elowen’s lips. “As I’ve said before, the best way you can repay me is by applying your talents in court, working hard to rise through the ranks, and ensuring that one day you can speak on our behalf-and do real good for the people.

Josh’s lips trembled, completely at a loss for words.

Elowen then turned her gaze to Nikki, her expression softening even further. “As for Nikki, I’ve already given it some thought. At her age, she should be studying under a tutor, learning to read and write, and understanding the world. Coincidentally, when Duchess Yvonne visited today, she mentioned her brother, Censor Gareth. Gareth has a young daughter and is currently planning to hire a tutor to educate her at home. Yvonne said Gareth worries his daughter is too introverted and quiet, and that studying alone might be too dull for her. He wants to find a few girls of a similar age to study alongside her and keep her company. I thought it would be

3 Onderful to send Nikki there to join them.”

Marissa was stunned. “But… those are all noble families. Nikki is just an ordinary girl. How could she possibly…”

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“You are only an ordinary family because Patrick taken from us too soon,” Elowen said gently. “Had he not sacrificed his life, he would be a high-ranking military officer by now.”

She offered a reassuring smile. “I’ve already raised the matter with Yvonne and sent a formal note to the Leofric estate. Gareth is not the type to look down on people, and Yvonne has a lovely disposition. She sent word back at dinnertime saying she would be delighted to have Nikki. In fact, Nikki can even board with them. While women cannot sit for the imperial examinations, Avenlor does have female officials. If Nikki wishes to pursue that path in the future, it would bring immense honor to your family. And even if she doesn’t, an education will broaden her horizons/so she doesn’t have to live her life in ignorance.”

Overwhelmed with awe and gratitude, Marissa felt her eyes grow hot with tears. She stared at Elowen, unable to find her voice for a long time.

Elowen looked back at Nikki with a twinkle in her eye. “Nikki, playing and having fun every day is easy, but once you start your studies, things won’t be quite so carefree.”

Nikki balled her hands into tight fists, her face full of solemn determination. “Don’t worry, Your Grace. I promise I will study hard. I won’t let you, my mother, or my brother down.”

“Splendid,” Elowen said warmly. “Then I can leave for Nordia with a clear conscience.”

As Marissa watched them, her tears finally spilled over, streaming down her face.

Back when her husband was still alive, the Mercer family hadn’t been this desolate and lonely. In fact, they had lived a rather confortable life. Everyone said her husband had laid down his life for the country, that he was a great hero of Avenlor, yet their lives had only grown bleaker and poorer after his passing.

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