Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 109

Chapter 109 Falconcrest Manor’s Invitation

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Chapter 109 Falconcrest Manor’s Invitation

This date, this location-Elowen would never forget it.

Falconcrest Manor boasted a grand water lily pond, planted with rare, expensive varieties.

The Duke and Duchess were famously hospitable. When the lilies were in full bloom, they would send invitations across Vanelle, gathering the most notable nobles to admire them.

In her past life, as Alaric’s betrothed, she had accompanied him to Falconcrest Manor.

But she had been accidentally pushed into the pond, swallowing mouthfuls of water, and nearly drowned.

She knew how to swim, but her knees had been in too much pain. As she struggled, she saw Alaric on the distant bank.

He had watched, cold and unmoving.

In that instant, a chill of utter despair had frozen her from within.

It was Piers who had finally taken pity, diving in to rescue her.

Soaked to the bone, hair and clothing in disarray, utterly humiliated, she had panicked as guests drawn by the commotion gathered to stare.

It was Piers, again showing a shred of kindness, who had draped a cloak over her, sparing her at least some dignity.

On the journey back, her heart had been full of hurt.

But Alaric offered no comfort. Instead, his face cold, he had demanded, “How is it that no one else fell in, only you? And to be rescued by another man-you have disgraced me utterly!”

Elowen had felt her mind go blank then, her lips parting soundlessly.

Her grief had been beyond words.

What had she done wrong? She was the victim.

If Piers hadn’t saved her, she would have died in that pond. Was her so-called purity worth more than her life?

That day, after his words, she had fallen into a silent, sorrowful stupor. The tears had come then, streaming down her face all the way back to Hale Manor, impossible to stop.

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Chapter 109 Falconcrest Manor’s Invitation

Alaric hadn’t offered a single word of comfort.

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When a small, choked sob had escaped her, he Bad only frowned out the window and made an impatient sound.

Now, Elowen looked at Rowena’s note, and her brow furrowed.

Her heart ached for her past self, and her distaste for Alaric grew sharper.

“Your Grace, do you not want to go?” Gerda asked, observing her expression.

“I’ll go.” A smile touched Elowen’s lips. “Why wouldn’t I?”

She had formed a strong suspicion in her past life about who had pushed her.

She wondered now, with her life rewritten, if that person would try again.

If they did, well, it would be the perfect opportunity to settle scores, old and new.

Setting the note aside, Elowen took out a fresh sheet of parchment and picked up her quill.

She was halfway through her reply when Bran entered, holding another, more formal invitation.

“Your Grace, this has just arrived from Falconcrest Manor.”

Elowen wasn’t surprised. She took it and scanned the contents.

It was the same event Rowena had mentioned.

She found it slightly odd, though. Protocol dictated that such widespread invitations be sent in order of rank and precedence. Duskmoor Manor should have received its invitation first, before others.

Yet Rowena got the invitation earlier than Elowen.

Was Yvonne displeased because of Marwen’s behavior?

Elowen couldn’t be sure.

After reading it, she told Bran, “You may return to your duties. I’ll call for you when the reply is ready.”

“Yes, Your Grace.”

Once he left, Elowen stood and went into the inner chamber.

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Chapter 109 Falconcrest Manor’s Invitation

She wanted to discuss the invitation with Cassian.

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