Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 183

Chapter 183 Ember Returns

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When it was brought out, Cedric had reached across the table and taken the sugared fruit straight off Daphne’s plate.

Daphne had frowned. Cedric had only grinned. “What, I can’t have a bite? I’m the only son in this family. Besides, you don’t do a thing around here. I’m the one who has lessons every day. I’m exhausted.”

He had taken a big bite. Daphne’s eyes had burned red with humiliation.

Seline had stood nearby, utterly indifferent. “You were barely seven. It wasn’t even a milestone year. Why make such a fuss? What child that age needed a grand celebration?”

But Elowen is seven too, isn’t she? Her gifts are piled high.

And among them all, the one that had drawn every eye had been a red pony.

The moment Elowen saw it, she cried out, “Wow” Her face shone with excitement and love.

“Beautiful, right?” Julian stood beside her, smiling. “Though she’s got a temper. I went up earlier and she kicked me. Good thing she’s still small. Didn’t hurt.”

He coaxed gently, “Easy. Just take a look today. In a few days, Father will have her trained, then you can ride.”

Elowen tilted her head, studying the pony carefully. The pony tilted its head back at her.

“But Julian,” she said suddenly, “I think she likes me. She won’t kick me.”

Julian raised a brow. “Oh? You think so?”

Elowen nodded and stood, walking straight toward the pony.

Someone quickly urged, “Lieutenant Hale, stop Miss Hale. If she gets hurt, your mom will definitely come after you.”

Julian crossed his arms and smiled lazily. “Relax. The kick doesn’t hurt.”

The man persisted, “But your mom does.”

Julian went silent. Watching from the side, Daphne suddenly had a strange thought.

Midi

What if that pony kicked Elowen hard? Under everyone’s gaze, Elowen approached the pony.

Someone was still urging Julian to stop her. A few timid onlookers had already closed their

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Daphne stared without blinking, chanting silently in her heart. Kick her. Kick her. Hurry up and

kick her

But instead of lashing out, the pony faced Elower and lowered its head.

Elowen smiled sweetly and stroked its mane. “You’re so pretty. I’ll call you Ember, okay?”

The pony bent both front legs toward her. A clear gesture of submission.

Daphne’s eyes flew wide in shock. The crowd burst into astonished murmurs.

“Just like that? No effort at all?”

“Maybe she saw a pretty little girl and couldn’t bring herself to kick.”

“As expected of Mr. Hale’s daughter.”

And the admiring praise, Elowen climbed onto the pony’s back. The round-cheeked little girl sat atop the spirited red horse and trotted steadily around the yard. It looked like a scene straight out of a storybook.

Daphne stood in the shadows, wildly imagining that it was her in the saddle, that all the admiration and envy belonged to her.

Later, she copied Elowen and tried to stroke the pony’s mane. But the moment she stepped close, the pony suddenly lashed out with its hind legs and kicked her hard.

Daphne cried for a long time that day.

Elowen ran over to comfort her and brought her plenty of candy.

She even led Ember over and pointed at Daphne “Ember, this is Daphne. She’s my good friend. No kicking her anymore, okay?”

She smiled sweetly at Daphne. “Ember understands people. I told her. She won’t kick you again. Don’t worry.”

But Daphne was not happy at all.

Elowen’s kindness felt like alms tossed her way. She did not want it.

Now, Daphne stood beside the red steed once more. The horse looked at her as if trying to recognize something.

Daphne suddenly remembered Elowen’s words and, for no clear reason, muttered a threat.

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