Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 153

Chapter 153 Fractured Honor

The army surgeon turned to Cassian for direction.

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Cassian’s expression was shadowed, impossible to read. He tipped his chin slightly. “Do as she

says.

The surgeon sighed. “Yes, Your Grace.” He began preparing to set the joint.

Elowen stayed seated, posture straight, face calm.

Watching her, the surgeon felt some of his tension ease.

But standing not far away, Cassian lowered his gaze and noticed her left hand, partly hidden in the folds of her skirt. It was clenched tight, the knuckles drained white.

She was scared. She just refused to show it.

Cassian’s expression hardened. A crisp pop cut through the room.

Not loud, not soft. The displaced joint slid back into place.

Elowen swallowed the cry that rushed to her throat. Her face had gone pale, yet she managed

a small, easy smile. “That wasn’t as bad as I thought. Honestly, it barely hurt.”

The surgeon let out a short laugh. “Your Grace truly has grit. Not many ladies could sit through that without flinching.”

He then carefully explained what she needed to watch for in the coming days, how to apply ointment to the scrape on her palm, how to let the wrist heal properly.

Gerda listened intently, nodding again and again so she would not miss a word.

When everything was said, the surgeon picked up his medical case.

Cassian, who had remained silent until now, spoke evenly, “Gerda, walk him out.”

“Yes, Your Grace.”

“And the rest of you, step outside.”

Bran and the others obeyed at once. Soon, only Elowen and Cassian were left in the room.

A flicker of unease stirred in her chest. She studied his face, trying to read his mood.

He looked grim. Was he angry?

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Why?

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Was it because she had shown up at the garrison and interrupted serious discussions, only to trip and fall in front of everyone?

That must have made Duskmoor Manor look careless.

If Alaric hadn’t dragged me around like that, none of this would’ve happened.

Sull, right now she had to apologize properly. She would be living under his protection from now on. She could not afford to upset him.

You….

Before Cassian could finish the word, she blurted. “I’m sorry!”

Her tone was earnest, her expression just as sincere.

Cassian blinked, “For what?”

“I didn’t mean to fall,” she said softly. “Please don’t be upset. I’ll be more careful from now on. And if you’d rather I not come to the garrison again, I’ll stay at Duskmoor Manor. I won’t cause trouble.”

Her smile held a faint note of apology.

Cassian’s face did not soften. If anything, his brow drew tighter.

“I am angry,” he said.

She knew it.

A wave of worry washed over her. How was she supposed to fix this?

“But I’m not angry at you.” He looked straight at her. “Ella, why are you apologizing?”

She froze.

“You came to bring me medicine. That made me happy. What I was discussing with them matters, yes. But you matter too. Those things don’t cancel each other out.”

He narrowed his eyes slightly. “And Alaric was the one who grabbed you. He’s the reason you fell and hurt your wrist. That wasn’t your fault. Why are you taking it all on yourself?”

Elowen stared at him, caught off guard. A sharp sting rose behind her eyes.

She did not know how to describe the feeling.

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Since her parents and brother passed away one after another, no one had stood up for her

like this

In the life she remembered before, whether it was Alaric or Isla, whenever something went wrong, somehow it ended up being her fault.

Over time, she had gotten used to it. No matter what happened, she apologized first. The faint roll of wheels drew closer as Cassian moved in front of her.

There’s something else,” he said.

She looked up at him. His eyes were steady. “Ella, you don’t have to act tough.”

Tm not acting,” she replied instinctively. “I’m Clement’s daughter. I shouldn’t be afraid of pain.”

Cassian actually smiled. “Clement’s daughter is human?”

He tilted his head slightly. “Look at me. I’m His Majesty’s most trusted brother. People call me ruthless. But if someone runs me through with a blade, I bleed like anyone else.”

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