Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 220

Chapter 220 A Visit to Falconcrest

Even as she said that, Elowen wasn’t entirely confident.

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Her own wedding had been arranged by Isla. She had gone through most of it without really understanding the details.

She turned toward the two experienced matrons beside her.

“What exactly needs to be done for a marriage?” she asked.

Gerda spoke first, her tone measured.

“Your Grace, in noble custom, a marriage is arranged through several formal stages, the agreement between families, the formal announcement, the exchange of gifts, the setting of terms, and finally, the wedding ceremony itself. Each step follows its own traditions.”

Edith inclined her head slightly before adding, “With His Majesty’s decree already issued, the earlier formalities are considered settled. What remains now is the exchange of engagement gifts and the setting of the wedding date.”

Elowen listened in silence, her fingers resting lightly against the arm of her chair as she considered their words.

Then something else came to mind.

“Before the wedding,” she said, her voice steady, isn’t there usually someone assigned to guide a young lady… in what’s expected of her?”

Gerda gave a small nod. “There is.”

Elowen paused, thinking it through.

“Then we should find someone appropriate.”

For Sylvia. And maybe…I can learn a little too.

Sylvia gave a quiet “mm,” then lifted her face slightly, worry lingering in her expression.

“There’s something else,” she said softly. “It’s been a while since the decree was issued, but Falconcrest Manor hasn’t made any move. I feel like… the Duchess might not like me.”

Elowen understood immediately.

Between past issues and lingering impressions, i wasn’t surprising. But she smiled gently, reassuring her.

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Chapter 220 A Visit to Falconcrest

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“Don’t overthink it,” she said. “It’s not neglect. Right now, Alaric’s wedding takes priority. As Crown Prince, his ceremony comes first. Falconerest Manor values propriety. They won’t move ahead of him.”

Sylvia’s expression eased slightly.

Elowen considered for a moment.

“Let’s do this,” she said. “We’ll visit Falconcrest Manor today. It’s proper, and we can also get a sense of things. And…” she smiled lightly, “it’ll remind people that even if you’ve lost your father and your mother has left Vanelle, you still have Duskmoor Manor behind you.”

Before long, a carriage rolled out from the side gate, heading toward Falconcrest Manor.

At the same time, across the street, a man dressed like an ordinary servant set down his cup at a roadside stall. He tossed a few coins, slipped into an alley, mounted a waiting horse, and rode hard toward the Crown Prince’s Wing.

The carriage came to a smooth stop outside Falconcrest Manor.

Elowen stepped down with Mira’s help and immediately noticed several lavish carriages already lined up nearby, decorated in fine detail, drawn by strong, well-bred horses. These were no ordinary guests.

She glanced at the servant who came to receive them.

“Do you have visitors today?” she asked.

“Yes, Your Grace,” he replied with a respectful smile. “Lady Aveline sent invitations early this morning, inviting several ladies to gather and view something special she acquired.”

Elowen nodded slightly. Aveline, Kaelan’s mother.

A woman of high_status, and… a personality that stood apart. Just as she was thinking, Yvonne had already come out to greet them.

Dressed impeccably, her posture flawless, she greeted Elowen with a warm, measured smile.

“You’ve come despite not fully recovering. You shouldn’t have troubled yourself,” she said.

Elowen returned the smile. “Thank you for your concern. I’m much better now. You came to visit me personally the other day, I wanted to return that courtesy.”

She glanced gently at Sylvia beside her.

“Cassian mentioned the imperial decree yesterday, and I realized we hadn’t properly discussed the arrangements. Since it’s such an important matter, it’s only right both families

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