Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 205

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Elowen played along, her tone light, “This is allieutenant Wren’s fault. He clearly didn’t teach you properly.”

She glanced at Cassian. “Should I take over?”

Cassian shook his head. “You’re not fully recovered yet. And besides, tonight I said I would cook the pasta.”

Elowen pressed her lips together. She did not want to crush his confidence. “Alright.”

She helped him in the small kitchen, locating the water jar and a wooden ladle. When she found the jar, she also noticed a basin of dough resting nearby, already risen and ready to bake.

Her eyes lit up. “There’s leftover dough from dinner.”

Cassian was pleased. He made a mental note to reward the cook generously the next day.

“I know the rest,” Cassian said confidently. “Ella, you can go rest.”

Elowen nodded, though she was honestly worried he might set the kitchen on fire. She softened her tone. “But I’ve never seen you cook before. I kind of want to watch.”

Cassian had a soft spot for her voice. He did not refuse.

Elowen stood to the side and watched him roll the pasta.

His grip was strong. The strands he pulled were even and smooth, neat enough that could tell they would cook well.

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Next came boiling them. Cassian poured water into the pot and added the pasta. Elowen’s expression slowly changed. “Cassian…”

“Mm?”

“You… forgot to light the fire.”

Cassian paused.

Elowen tilted her head. “Lieutenant Wren forgot to teach you that part too, didn’t he?”

Cassian let out a short laugh. “No. He did. I just forgot.”

Elowen laughed with him. “Then let me handle. Boiling pasta is the easy part.”

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When Cassian still looked like he wanted to object, Elowen added gently, “Cassian, how about you manage the fire? If it gets low, you have to add wood right away. That part takes skill.”

Takes skill? Only then did Cassian nod.

While Elowen cooked, Cassian sat in his wheelchair, watching the stove.

He glanced at the flames. Then at Elowen.

She had pushed her sleeves up and was focused on stirring the pasta. Her eyes were lowered slightly, her profile calm and intent.

Something shifted in Cassian’s chest.

If I am not a duke, and she is not the daughter of Hale Manor, if we are just ordinary people… If Elowen marries me, maybe this is what our life looks like.

His legs would be fine. He would work in the fields all day under a blazing sun, tired and sore, but the moment he thought of her, strength would come rushing back.

He would return home at dusk, and she would cook for him.

“Done.”

Elowen’s bright voice broke his thoughts.

She looked over and saw that he seemed distracted. She assumed he felt embarrassed about not knowing how to cook. She smiled. “Cassian, everyone has their strengths. The kitchen might not be yours, but you are good at more things than most.”

Cassian lifted one brow. “Such as?”

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“For example, you’re amazing at leading troops. And you read all the time.” She thought back. “The other day in your study, I saw you reading The Chronicle of Kingdoms.”

The Chronicle of Kingdoms?

Cassian’s gaze deepened.

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Elowen missed it. She kept talking. “I feel like I’ve been reading less these past two years. Cassian, when you’re done with that copy, can I borrow it?”

Cassian smiled faintly. “When you’re feeling better.”

She was still weak. He could barely bring himself to kiss her.

Elowen did not notice anything unusual.

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She had been planning a new story recently but had not started writing. She did not know how to begin.

If she wanted to write well, she had to read.

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