Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 245

Chapter 245 Tears at the Gate

Then someone in the crowd shouted, “Jealous shrew!”

The word hit like a spark in dry grass. The whispers turned into open criticism.

“They’re already struggling, and she’s still pushing them this far…”

“The Marchioness of Havenstead is too harsh…”

Voices rose one over another, pressing in.

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Elspeth trembled, fury and humiliation twisting together. She had never been subjected to this kind of public judgment.

“You fools-”

She was about to snap when a hand gently caught her wrist. Elspeth turned sharply, meeting Elowen’s calm gaze.

“Ella…”

Her eyes stung, the anger giving way to something raw and close to breaking.

Elowen gave her hand a light squeeze, steadying her, then looked toward Lydia, who was still weeping on the ground.

Her voice was unhurried, almost conversational. “When I was little and got hurt, my mother would call for a physician right away. If she had spent all that time crying instead, the bleeding would’ve stopped on its own.”

Lydia’s sobbing faltered. She forced a weak smile. “You’re right… I’m not used to these situations. I saw her bleeding and panicked. I didn’t even think to call for help…”

Elowen didn’t press her.

Instead, she turned slightly. “Cora, go bring Doctor Dray.”

Cora nodded and left at once.

Elowen’s gaze swept across the onlookers before settling back on Lydia. Her tone remained even. “My aunt came here earlier. If you wanted her to return, you could’ve come sooner. Why choose this hour?”

Lydia’s eyes flickered. “Are you suggesting I came with ulterior motives? I-”

“I’m not suggesting anything,” Elowen cut in smoothly. “I just don’t understand. You keep saying you care about the child. You’re alone, carrying a frail little girl all the way here, then sitting outside the gates making a scene. It’s late, the roads are long, and the air is cold. Does

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Chapter 245 Tears at the Gate

that really look like care?”

The words landed clean and sharp.

The crowd shifted, glancing at one another. The earlier accusations began to fade.

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Lydia’s expression tightened. She bit her lip, tears pooling again. “I was only worried about you and the Marquis-”

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