Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 226

Chapter 226 Aftermath

Chapter 226 Aftermath

Aveline tightened her grip on her cup. If it had been anyone else, she wouldn’t care.

But the one Alaric was about to marry was Daphne.

Azure. If Alaric was disgraced, Azure would be dragged down with him. That was unacceptable.

She made up her mind right then. This wouldn’t end here.

Under the corridor of Falconcrest Manor, Elowen walked with Piers and Sylvia.

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She turned to Piers, her expression apologetic. Today dragged you into this mess. You ended up taking the heat for it. I’m sorry.”

Piers didn’t look bothered. “You don’t need to apologize. I agreed to help. There’s nothing to regret.”

Elowen smiled slightly. “Don’t worry. I haven’t forgotten about you and Sylvia. Give it a few more days. Your mother will see her differently.

She paused, eyes steady. “When that happens, she’ll realize Sylvia is exactly the kind of daughter-in-law she’s been looking for. No room left to complain.”

Piers stopped in his tracks, brought his hands together in a formal gesture, and bowed with genuine sincerity. “Then I owe you my thanks.”

With that settled, he personally showed them a shorter route out.

They made it to the carriage without running into Alaric.

By the time they returned to Duskmoor Manor, the sun had already dipped low, light brushing the tops of the flowers.

Elowen asked Anson about Cassian, only to learn he hadn’t come back yet.

A flicker of confusion crossed her mind. Where has he gone?

Still, she didn’t dwell on it. Cassian always had his own way of handling things. Something in the Northern Garrison had probably held him up.

The pastries at Falconcrest Manor earlier had been delicate and not overly sweet.

The thought lingered.

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On impulse, she decided to make something herself, so Cassian could try it when he returned.

She headed straight for the kitchen.

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The cook, a round-faced middle-aged woman, hurried over the moment she saw her. smiling with both surprise and respect. “Your Grace, you could’ve just told me what you wanted. There’s no need for you to do it yourself

She kept talking as she worked. “People outside would kill for a position here. The pay is generous, and the household is kind. The other day I made too much dough and thought I’d get scolded, but instead, His Grace rewarded me with fifty gold. My whole family couldn’t believe it…”

Elowen listened, a small smile on her lips. “There’s no need for extra hands right now. But if we do need people later, I’ll let you know. If someone you recommend is capable and reliable, we’ll consider it.”

The cook was overjoyed.

By the time the pastries came out of the oven, a familiar sound rolled in from the courtyard.

Wheels against stone. Cassian was back.

Elowen was busy plating the pastries and didn’t look up.

The sound drew closer, stopping right in front of her. “Ella.”

Cassian reached out and pinched her cheek, his tone low and slow. “I hear you had someone deliver a message to Alaric. Said you still have feelings for him, that you’ve been thinking about him this whole time?”

The cook slipped out quietly, closing the door behind her.

The kitchen fell silent except for the soft crackle of the fire.

Elowen didn’t look up. “That’s not what I said.”

She placed the last pastry neatly on the plate. “I said everything before was just…… circumstance. That I’ve missed him lately. That sometimes, in my dreams, he still holds me and tells me everything will be okay.”

Only then did she lift her eyes.

She met Cassian’s gaze without the slightest hint of panic, smiling instead. “He already believes I still care. I just made sure he believes it a little more.”

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