Awakening Love Reborn to Be His Duchess (Elowen Hale) novel Chapter 77

Awakening Love: Reborn to Be His Duchess

Chapter 77 My Heart

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“And Cedric?” Elowen asked, a hint of disappointment creeping in. “He won’t be staying behind, will he?”

Mira’s smile turned a little sly. “I made sure to ask. Lady Daphne is on that strict fast to ‘slim down. Her

her is worried she might faint or something during the outing, so he’s asked Lord Cedric to accompany

m.”

owen let out a reli

It was only would be

1. od. That’s good.”

er curiosity. “Your Grace, why did you ask? Did you already know they

Elo

smile. “How could I possibly know the future? It’s precisely because I didn’t nd out.”

g was odd but couldn’t pinpoint it. She blinked, deciding not to press further.

Manor, word of Mira’s inquiries about th

asually interested in the Garretts‘ aff

with her strange reaction to the me

reached Cassian in his study.

puzzled.

earlier, a vague sense of unease settled

ding nearby, offered a theor

ohne and the Duchess gre

didn’t even glance

uty was simple

arret

1. en.

d practically live off the Hales‘ favor for years. ey just think alike?”

r a long moment, he rubbed his temples. “Forget it.”

s just an insulting word that upset Elowen–Cassian had a ly miserable.

owen dressed in simple, understated attire.

need to wear such muted colors. My uncle wouldn’t mind.”

was earnest. “But you said

other fallen soldiers rest on that hillside. Dressing many respect for your uncle and for them.”

touch hesitant, “Do you

doesn’t suit me?”

en remarked that

ver the

* light colors made her look “plump.

oped away at her confidence.

Chapter 77 My Heart

Cassian didn’t hesitate. “You look lovely.”

Elowen looked at him.

“You’re beautiful. You look lovely in anything,” he added.

blush colored Elowen’s cheeks.

dn’t like being complime

an’s eyebrow quirk

lowen was abou immediately.”

Seeing S

Sv

She offered him a genuine, soft smile. “Thank you.”

onse.

ylvia from Rose Hall when the maid returned almost is already waiting just outside the courtyard gate.”

Elowen asked, surprised, “Why didn’t you come in? It’s so hot outside.

“It’s still early. It’s not too hot.”

eekness was too familiar. It remind be trampled upon at home and i

arriages again, as the journey to t

n and Cassian rode in silence king out the carriage curtai

se gaze kept drifting

thdrew her hand

her older sis

ved?”

ully of her own past self–a girl too

e city was longer.

ne for prolonged quiet. Soon, she was ain on the wall with a fingertip.

sness. “What is it?” he asked.

he thought for a moment. “I was just thinking- personalities.”

uncle. Vivian was always with her mother.”

e died and she was sent back to her mother’s care, she gradually

to place blame.

a child,” Cassian said suddenly.

eeting his deep, though

slowly. “You s

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Chapter 77 My Heart

Elowen felt a pang of embarrassment. “No, I don’t.”

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Cassian studied her for a long moment. “Perhaps because your eyes and heart were always full of the Crown Prince?”

The words escaped him, and he immediately regretted them.

He worried it would upset her, or worse, rekindle old feelings for Alaric…

But Elowen showed no sign of anger. Instead, she asked with genuine curiosity, “Which time are you speaking of? When I was how old?”

“…Around ten to twelve, perhaps thirteen.”

A time when her father, brothers, and uncles were still alive..

Elowen’s expression grew distant, focused on the memory.

“At that age, my eyes and heart weren’t full of the Crown Prince. They were full of the northern deserts, the southern willows. At Hale Manor, I could eat the meals and pastries my aunt made. I rode to the western riding grounds with my brother to practice archery. Sometimes, I’d travel with my mother to my grandfather’s estate. We’d hunt in the mountains, fish in the streams, and soak in the hot springs. There were too many wonderful things to fill my heart.”

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