Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 349

Chapter 349 Letting Go Of The Past

In the past, if Elara had heard Cassian was nearby, no amount of rain or snow could have kept her away.

Did she really let go? Did she finally find peace?

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Rowena noticed Elowen’s hesitation. She drew her a little closer and spoke in a low voice meant for her alone. “Lately… Elara really has been calmer. She doesn’t talk about the manor or His Grace nearly as much as she used to.”

Elowen nodded with a small smile. “That’s for the best.”

They exchanged a few more personal words, then Elowen released Rowena’s hand and returned to Cassian’s side, taking hold of the wheelchair again.

Warren tried to take over, but Elowen shook her head with a smile. “I’ve got it.”

Rowena watched them with open warmth. “You and the Duke really are lovely together.”

Warren immediately put in, “We’re close too.”

Rowena shot him a look, and he scratched his head sheepishly.

The group went inside together.

Elara was sitting by the fire in the parlor with a book in her hands.

Even from a distance, Elowen could tell her eyes weren’t really on the page. Her gaze had gone unfocused, and she hardly turned a single page.

When they entered, Elara finally turned one.

Elowen and Cassian walked over, but Elara still didn’t look up, even when Rowena said softly, “Elara, look who’s here.”

It took a second call before Elara finally lifted her head. She looked first at Cassian, then at Elowen. Rising to her feet, she curtsied carefully. “Your Grace.”

Warren shook his head at his daughter. “The Duke is here too. Aren’t you going to greet him?”

Elara blinked, as if she had only just noticed Cassian. “Your Grace,” she said quietly.

Cassian gave a brief nod, his expression unreadable.

Elara looked disappointed, and her hands tightened inside her sleeves.

Elowen saw all of it, but only smiled. “It’s been a while, Miss Wrenner.”

Elara met her eyes, shy but sincere. “You can call me Elara, if you’d like.”

“Alright. What are you reading today? It must be good, if you’re this absorbed.”

Elara held up the book. “Tales of Luminara.”

Elowen had to pause.

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Chapter 349 Letting Go Of The Past

Is the whole world secretly reading my books?

“I’m a huge fan of Azure,” Elara said, searching Elowen’s face. “Don’t you know her stories?”

Elowen let out a light laugh. “Of course I do.”

Elara sighed. “It’s such a shame she hasn’t published anything in years. I’ve reread this one so many times I almost know it by heart. I guess life never really turns out the way you want.”

She looked genuinely disappointed.

Rowena added, “I’ve told her to stop reading these romances. She ought to read history, or at least something more proper, but she won’t listen.”

Elowen smiled. “It’s fine. Even I read stories like that now and then.”

Then she looked back at Elara. “Since you’re here, would you like to stay at the manor?”

Elara shook her head. “No need. Father arranged for us to stay at the guest house. I don’t want to trouble His Grace or get in the way.”

She glanced at Cassian again, and the meaning was obvious.

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