Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 111

Chapter 111 Sylvia’s Resolve

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Marwen snorted dismissively, “His monthly salary? How much do you think that was? The rewards were many, yes, but I had to save! What if something happened in my own family? I needed funds to help them!”

“But, Mother, did you ever think of Father?” Sylvia’s voice choked. “When I was little, he took me to the market. I wanted a sweet pastry. He couldn’t even find a single coin on him. Thankfully, the vendor recognized him and gave me one for free. That embarrassed look on Father’s face-I could never forget it. I used to blame myself for being greedy. Why did I want that pastry? Later, I realized you were at fault too.”

Sylvia swallowed a sob. “You think life was hard because Father had no title. My sister married into an Earl Manor. But is she happy? Does any of her husband’s family like her? They treat her like an outsider! Even her own husband is cold to her… The only reason she’s still in that house is that our cousin commands respect, and the Earl’s family must save face for him! You misjudge people, Mother. You aim too high and see only what glitters. I was right not to listen to you. It’s not a lack of gratitude!”

Marwen’s face flushed red with rage, but she had no retort. In a fury, she raised her hand to strike.

This time, Sylvia didn’t flinch. She met her mother’s gaze squarely. “Go ahead, Mother! Strike me! Better yet, ruin my face so I can never marry!”

Marwen froze at the defiance. She turned and slumped into a nearby chair, beginning to wail. “Grown up now, are you? Don’t need your mother! Don’t need your brother! How could I have given birth to such an ungrateful viper!”

Sylvia felt no triumph, only a hollow ache as she watched.

Her mother was crying out, but not a single tear wet her cheeks.

Sylvia could bear no more. She stood. “If you say I am a viper, then I am.”

Picking up her half-finished embroidery, she turned and left without looking back.

Behind her, Marwen’s curses grew louder, more vile. Sylvia’s face remained impassive as she walked quickly away.

Only when she reached the safety of her own small room did the tears finally fall. She leaned back against the door, her body shuddering with silent sobs.

It took a long time for the storm to pass.

When she finally calmed, she stood and noticed a small cluster of lotus seed pods lying

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quietly on her table, a note tucked beneath them

She unfolded the paper.

“The bitterness removed.”

It was Piers’ handwriting. He had found a way to send it to her.

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She examined the seed pods. They were still fresh, dewy. More importantly, the seeds had clearly been carefully dug out, processed, and meticulously re-inserted.

She picked one and found the tiny, bitter green core had been neatly removed from every seed.

Placing a seed in her mouth, she chewed. A tear traced a path down her cheek, but a small, genuine smile touched her lips.

The day of the lily-viewing arrived as planned.

At breakfast, Cassian told Elowen, “There’s something at the army camp today. I have to swing by first…”

Elowen looked up from her food. “Please, don’t let me keep you. I’m going to Falconcrest Manor with Mrs. Wren. We’ll have each other for company and conversation.”

Cassian gave her a long look, then finished his sentence. “…Once I’m finished, I will come to Falconcrest Manor to find you.”

Elowen paused.

“Don’t want me interrupting your time with Mrs. Wren?” he asked.

“Of course not!” Elowen averted her eyes, a little guilty. “I just thought… you might be too busy to make it.”

Cassian didn’t call her out. He simply chuckled, “I’ll make time.”

“Alright then.” Elowen nodded.

Well, that will cut my chat with Mrs. Wren short.

Cassian left after the meal. Elowen attended to some manor affairs before it was time to depart.

Just before boarding her carriage, she stopped and looked around.

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“What is it, Your Grace?” Mira asked, puzzled.

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