Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 208

Chapter 208 Not the Time

Elowen lifted her face nervously. “It was me… Aunt, I’m sorry.”

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Elspeth drew in a deep breath. Elowen braced herself, certain she was about to be scolded.

Instead, Elspeth slowly let the breath out. Her tone softened completely.

“It’s alright, Ella. I’m not upset with you.”

Cassian glanced at her. This is how you treat us differently?

Elowen looked uncertain. “You really aren’t?”

“No.” Elspeth’s expression grew gentle. “I just want to understand. Why didn’t you want me to take this straight to the palace?”

Elowen straightened slightly, speaking carefully Because it isn’t the right moment.”

Elspeth frowned faintly. “Not the right moment?

Elowen nodded.

“First, Daphne isn’t Crown Princess yet. What she’s done can’t be tied directly to the Crown Prince’s household. Second, what happened at the hunting grounds involved me, but it didn’t threaten anything larger. I was hurt. I lost Ember. Several people have already paid for it. If we push further now, it will look like I’m pressing the issue out of spite.”

Elspeth considered that in silence.

The more she thought about it, the more sense it made.

When she looked back at Elowen, there was surprise in her eyes, and something close to pride.

“Ella, I didn’t expect you to think this far ahead.

Elowen lowered her gaze, embarrassed. “My sister-in-law taught me some of it.”

Elspeth smiled. “Then your sister-in-law must be formidable. What family is she from again?”

“The Jones family.”

Elspeth lifted her brows. “That name carries weight in Vanelle.”

She glanced at Cassian. “If I remember correctly. Her Grace Elira is from the Jones family as

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well, isn’t she?”

Cassian inclined his head. “Your memory is shar.”

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Elowen added, “My sister-in-law and Her Grace are cousins. Though the Jones estate is large. She once told me that even living under the same roof, they rarely crossed paths.”

Elspeth sighed lightly. “Her Grace Elira has survived a long time. Aside from Isla, she holds the strongest position in the inner court.”

Elowen gave a small nod. “No one lasts there without knowing how to play the game.”

Cassian looked at the two of them in silence.

A marchioness and a duchess, talking palace politics like they’re just chatting about the weather.

Elspeth refocused. “So if we don’t take this to His Majesty now, what do we do?”

Elowen answered calmly. “We don’t rush. The ones feeling pressure right now are Her Majesty and the Crown Prince’s household. His Majesty has sealed off the Crown Prince’s Wing. No one is allowed in. Her Majesty will most likely come see me tomorrow.”

Elspeth studied her. “And you’ll receive her?”

“Of course.”

“Alright.” Elspeth finally let out a breath she had been holding.

Then she seemed to remember something. “By the way, Aunt, how are things at your place?”

Elowen asked it gently, but her concern was real.

If she remembered correctly, the Marquess of Havenstead had come to Vanelle this time, and Lydia had come along as well.

No matter how one looked at it, things on Elspeth’s side could not be simple.

Elspeth’s brows knit slightly. She forced a smile. It’s just a cousin. I can manage.”

Clearly unwilling to dwell on it, she rose to her feet. “It’s late, Ella. I should head back.”

Elowen nodded. “Alright. Safe travels, Aunt.”

After a brief pause, she added softly, “If anything happens, please come to me.”

Given Elspeth’s temperament, dealing with Lydia would not be easy.

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Could it be… that in the last life, Aunt’s death had something to do with Lydia?

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