Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 328

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Elowen froze for a moment. Color rushed to her cheeks, spreading all the way to her ears. “…Why bring that up all of a sudden?”

Cassian’s eyes softened, amusement glimmering in them as the corners of his mouth lifted. “I’ve heard people like to name the things they consider their own. You’ve named the courtyards here and even the peacocks. That tells me something.”

He leaned back slightly, still watching her.

“It means you finally see this place as your home. And you plan to stay with me for the rest of your life.”

Elowen’s face burned even hotter.

She had always been shy, and hearing her feelings laid out so plainly left her utterly flustered.

So she lowered her head and focused on her bowl of noodles.

When she had first arrived at Duskmoor Manor, she had always been the one trying new recipes in the kitchen for Cassian. Thinking back now, she realized she had not cooked for him in quite a while.

Back then, Cassian could barely knead dough properly.

Now his cooking had improved tremendously. The broth was light but rich, the noodles perfectly firm. Honestly, the dish was good enough to sell at a tavern.

Elowen suspected she had long since fallen behind him.

Outside the door, Hugh stood quietly with a bowl of medicine in his hands.

He had heard every word the couple had exchanged.

A faint smile touched his lips.

After a long moment, he lowered his gaze to the dark brown medicine in the bowl. His voice was barely louder than a breath. “You can rest easy now, can’t you?”

The words drifted away softly, as though they were meant for someone who was no longer there.

Inside the room, the conversation faded. Only the quiet sounds of eating remained.

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Hugh took a slow breath and pushed the door open.

“The medicine’s ready. Your Grace should drink it while it’s hot once you finish eating.”

Elowen looked up at the sound of his voice and wiped the corner of her mouth.

“Thank you, Doctor Dray. Just set it down for now.”

Then she added warmly, “Have you had breakfast yet? You should join us. Cassian made the noodles himself, and they’re really good.”

Hugh placed the bowl of medicine gently on the table and leaned lazily against the side.

“I’ll pass,” he said. “His Grace might bite me.”

Elowen burst out laughing. “Cassian isn’t that violent. He’s very reasonable.”

Hugh raised a brow, looking at her with mild surprise. “…What did you just call him?”

Elowen blinked, confused. “Cassian…? Did I say something wrong?”

She glanced toward Cassian instinctively, worried she had misspoken.

Hugh shook his head lightly. For once, a genuine smile appeared on his face.

“No. It’s good.”

Somewhere deep inside, he even felt a faint flicker of envy.

“Oh, right.”

After finishing the last bite of noodles, Elowen suddenly remembered something. She looked up, her expression turning serious.

“Cassian, Doctor Dray. About the pregnancy… let’s not tell anyone yet. Only the people in our courtyard should know.”

Hugh had just handed her the medicine. He paused.

“Why?”

Elowen held the bowl carefully and spoke calmly.

“My sister-in-law once told me that plans succeed best when they’re kept quiet. If you announce things too early, complications tend to follow. It’s better to wait until things are

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stable.”

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Hugh nodded in approval.

“Your sister-in-law sounds like a sensible woman.”

Elowen then turned to Cassian.

“Your legs are healed now. Have you told Theodric?”

Cassian shook his head. “Not yet.”

And in truth, he had no intention of rushing.

Deep down, he had always known his injury had not been entirely accidental.

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Perhaps… keeping the truth hidden a little longer might lure out the person responsible.

For the next two days, Cassian spent his mornings and afternoons preparing for the arrival of Nordia’s delegation.

But every evening, he returned to Duskmoor Manor without fail to spend time with Elowen.

Finally, the agreed day arrived. At dawn, Bran came with urgent news.

“The Nordian convoy is approaching Vanelle. They’ll reach the city gates within the hour.”

Cassian rose to prepare himself.

After washing and dressing, he sat while Elowen carefully straightened his robes and adjusted the crown in his hair.

Her movements were gentle as she spoke quietly, “Be careful today. We still don’t know if Nordia has come as friends or enemies.”

Cassian looked down at her worried expression. His heart softened.

“Want to come with me?” he asked suddenly.

Elowen blinked in surprise. Her eyes lit up. “I can?”

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