Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 104

Chapter 104 Thank You

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On the way, Cora briefed Elowen. “The manor’s physician saw to her face and applied a salve. But after Lord Piers left, Lady Sylvia wept so bitterly that the ointment was all cried away.”

Elowen sighed inwardly.

Outside the guest chamber door, she could already hear muffled sobs.

Inside, Sylvia was slumped over a table, crying into her arms, her shoulders shaking violently.

“Lady Sylvia.”

Elowen approached and sat on a stool opposite her.

At her voice, Sylvia’s crying hitched briefly. She didn’t lift her head, still buried in her arms.

“Forgive me, Your Grace… I… I don’t want to cry like this… I can’t help it… I… I’ll be fine in a

moment…”

Elowen asked gently, “Are you crying because Piers deceived you about being a merchant when he is actually the heir to Falconcrest? Or because your mother offended his mother, and you fear you and Piers have no future?”

The question worked a small miracle. Sylvia lifted her head.

The cheek struck by her mother was swollen and bore traces of salve, but her face was mostly a mess of tears.

Her eyes,

from prolonged weeping, were red and puffy like two walnuts.

Elowen felt a pang of sympathy, her brow furrowing slightly. “If it’s the former, I personally see little harm. He and Cassian had their conflicts. Considering Cassian’s presence, a small, harmless lie is understandable.”

Sylvia sniffled. “I… I’m not angry he lied. I’m angry at my mother…”

Elowen understood.

She was grieving, believing she could never marry Piers now.

Elowen sighed, “Before he left, Piers asked me to tell you: ‘Do not be afraid.”

Sylvia blinked. Those four simple words sent a wave of warmth and happiness through her bruised heart.

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“However,” Elowen’s tone shifted, “relying solely on Piers is not enough.”

“W-what?” Sylvia didn’t understand.

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“Piers cares for you, and you for him,” Elowen explained. “Even if your mother offended Duchess Yvonne, if Piers is determined to marry you, the match is not impossible. But-”

She paused, her expression turning serious. “Your mother will not simply fade away.”

Sylvia looked bewildered. “What do you mean?”

Elowen laid out a scenario. “If you marry into Falconcrest, and your mother insists on moving in with you, what will you do? If her greed leads her to vie for control of the household? Or, if she doesn’t move in, she will come to you for every want and whim. If you cannot provide, she will pressure you to beg Piers or go to him herself. After all, he would be her son-in-law. A fit of dramatics, and Piers, for your sake, would find it hard to refuse.”

Sylvia’s face paled.

After a long silence, she whispered hoarsely, “Then… I shouldn’t marry him…”

Fresh tears spilled. “I shouldn’t ruin his life. He’s been so kind to me. I can’t…”

“That is not what I mean!”

Elowen felt a surge of frustration. She reached out and grasped Sylvia’s hand. “I am telling you that you must learn to be strong! You must learn to say no to your mother! You cannot always obey her, caving in the moment she raises her voice. Not just with her, but with anyone!”

Sylvia stared, stunned.

“If you can learn this,” Elowen continued, “I will help you secure a place in Falconcrest Manor. If you cannot…” She pressed her lips together. “Then resign yourself to marrying a man chosen by your mother’s tastes, a man you do not love, or even become a concubine in some high-born household.”

“No!” Panic flashed in Sylvia’s eyes. “I won’t be a concubine…”

Elowen said nothing, holding her gaze steadily.

In Elowen’s eyes, Sylvia saw a gentle yet formidable strength. It seemed to infect her.

Gritting her teeth, Sylvia raised a hand and scrubbed the tears from her face. “I… I won’t cry… I will become stronger! I promise!”

Tears still shimmered in her eyes, but the helplessness had receded.

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