Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 249

Chapter 249 Sudden Chaos

“My lord, my lord, something’s wrong!”

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Just as Elspeth’s expression began to ease, a maid’s panicked voice broke in from outside.

The girl rushed into the side chamber, breathless, all composure forgotten.

“My lady… she just now… she got too overwhelmed and suddenly fainted!”

Alistair’s brows drew tight at once.

The maid was still catching her breath as she hurried on, “And little Nina was frightened, she’s crying terribly, she keeps asking for her uncle…”

Alistair’s frown deepened. He instinctively moved to leave, but the moment his foot stepped forward, he seemed to remember Elspeth beside him and forced himself to stop.

Elspeth caught that hesitation in full.

The trace of calm on her face vanished instantly. She let out a cold laugh, her voice sharp as frost.

“If you want to go, then go. No one’s stopping you. That poor cousin of yours and her child clearly matter far more.”

Alistair stiffened slightly at her words. “You misunderstand, that’s not what I meant. Let’s go back together and handle this, alright?”

“I’m not going back,” Elspeth cut him off without hesitation. “I’ll be staying at Duskmoor Manor for the next few days. It’s quiet here.”

Alistair tried again, “They have only just married, they should have their peace. If you stay here, it might be an inconvenience-”

Elspeth interrupted, irritation flaring.

“This is Duskmoor Manor. It’s large enough. I’ll be in the guest wing, not sharing their bed. How exactly would I be in the way?”

Elowen stood off to the side, unable to step in.

If she spoke for Elspeth, it felt justified. If she sided with Alistair, what right did she have?

Before she could decide, the soft roll of wheels echoed from the corridor.

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The sound alone made her breathe out in quiet relief.

Cassian entered, seated in his chair, Bran guiding him forward at an unhurried pace.

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The night air lingered in the hall behind him. Lantern light cast a faint golden glow over his figure, and as he moved into the room, the candlelight caught his features, sharpening every line into something strikingly composed.

“Your Grace,” Alistair said quickly, collecting himself as he offered a respectful bow.

Cassian gave a slight nod, his voice cool.

“Elowen and I have already made plans. In a few days, we’ll be heading out to the estate beyond the city for the hot springs. My aunt will be joining us to rest and recover. There’s no need for you to concern yourself.”

Elowen blinked. Hot springs?

She met his gaze, deep and unreadable, and understood at once.

He was backing Elspeth, and sending Alistair away.

“…Yes, that’s right,” she said, following his lead.

Cassian’s eyes

shifted back to Alistair. His tone remained even, but the pressure beneath it

was unmistakable.

“You can leave with peace of mind now.” Alistair knew there was no taking her back today. With a quiet sigh, he relented.

“…Very well. Then I’ll have to trouble you both.”

He bowed again, more solemn this time. “Please take good care of her these next few days. I’ll take my leave.”

Cassian’s expression did not change.

“My aunt is under my care. You needn’t trouble yourself.”

Alistair cast one last look at Elspeth before turning and walking away.

Only when his figure disappeared beyond the corridor, his footsteps fading into silence, did Elspeth finally look away.

She let out a sharp, humorless laugh.

“Ella, you saw that, didn’t you? He says he knows he was wrong, but the moment he hears that

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fragile little cousin fainted and the child started crying, he’s already halfway out the door. If you and Cassian weren’t here, I would’ve slapped him myself.”

The more she spoke, the angrier she became.

“Men are all the same. Not a single one worth trusting.”

Cassian paused. Aunt… has it crossed your mind that I’m a man too?

For a brief second, something unreadable crossed his face.

Elowen quickly soothed Elspeth, speaking gently until the servants guided her back to rest.

On the way back, Elowen’s brows remained faintly drawn.

“No wonder she’s looked so worn these past few days. This must have been weighing on her. If I hadn’t arrived in time today, she would’ve been the one left swallowing all the hurt again. And even now, she’s still the one suffering. The moment he hears something’s wrong with Lydia or Nina, his mind just drifts.”

Cassian’s response was brief.

“He’s uncertain.”

Elowen nodded. “I’m just worried… if this keeps going, the misunderstandings will only grow. What if it really ends in separation?”

“That wouldn’t be a problem,” Cassian said calmly. “She has status, wealth, and independence. She doesn’t need him to survive. If it truly comes to that, there will be no shortage of men lining up to marry her, from Vanelle’s gates all the way to the docks at Rivenshire.”

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