Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 364

Chapter 364 Shattered Dreams

Chapter 364 Shattered Dreams

Cedric let out a cold laugh.

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“What good news could she possibly have? She doesn’t even have Alaric’s favor in the Crown Prince’s Wing.”

Galen frowned.

“You have the nerve to mock your sister? You offended Cassian before and lost your position. If your sister hadn’t married into the Crown Prince’s Wing and the Baker family hadn’t supported you, do you think you’d even have work now?”

Cedric grew even more irritated. “I never asked her to help me.”

“Enough,” Seline snapped.

Then her expression brightened again, pride impossible to hide.

“Now that Daphne has become Crown Princess, our family finally has a future. All those people who used to look down on us now treat me with the utmost respect. In my opinion, our household today is even more impressive than the Hale manor ever was.”

At the mention of the Hale family, Galen also looked pleased.

“Of course it is.”

It was Christmas Eve, and he had drunk a bit too much. Thoughts he normally kept to himself began slipping freely from his mouth.

“I said it years ago. The Hale family were all fools. What future does a military family really have? When there’s war, they’re useful, so Theodric showers them with rewards. But once the wars end, they’ll be discarded like worn-out tools.”

He snorted.

“They didn’t even make it that far. They died before that day came. I warned them before. In battle, you only need to put on a show. Let the foot soldiers charge first. If they die, so be it. Why should commanders rush to the front lines themselves? But they wouldn’t listen. One after another, they died faster than the last. If you ask me, they had it coming.”

Seline listened with a smile.

Cedric had his own thoughts on the matter.

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“Father, if things hadn’t happened like that, Julian wouldn’t have died so early. But honestly, I was glad he did.”

He chuckled.

“His wife had a fine figure and a pretty face. I even thought that once Julian died, I might take her as a concubine. Who knew she’d lose the baby and die not long after.”

He shook his head. “Bad luck, I suppose.”

Seline snorted.

“Her family may have a good background, but she was still a widow. A woman who’s lost her husband is hardly suitable. Why would you marry someone like that? Who knows, she might even bring bad fortune.”

Cedric shrugged.

“That’s why I said I’d only take her as a concubine.”

Seline glared at him. “Why don’t you think about finding a proper wife? You’re not getting any younger, and you still haven’t settled down.”

Galen laughed heartily.

“What’s the rush? When the time comes, we’ll have his sister arrange it. We’ll pick a proper noble lady in Vanelle. His sister is Crown Princess now and will be queen in the future. With that status, what kind of bride couldn’t we find?”

Seline nodded happily. “That’s true.”

The family sat together, basking in visions of a bright future. Just then, a servant hurried in.

“My lord, my lady, someone from the palace has arrived!”

Galen didn’t notice the panic in the servant’s expression. He stood with a grin. “Has the Crown Princess sent news?”

The servant shook his head. “No…”

Galen’s smile remained.

“Then it must be a reward from the palace.”

He turned to his wife and son. “Come. Let’s receive the decree together.”

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Seline and Cedric followed him outside.

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The moment they stepped through the gate, they ran into Quin. Galen hurried forward with a broad smile and clasped his hands in greeting.

“Lord Jett, what brings you here so late at night? You shouldn’t have troubled yourself to come personally.”

Quin’s expression remained calm. “His Majesty has issued an order that must be delivered tonight.”

Galen nodded eagerly.

“My daughter has always served His Majesty, Her Majesty, and His Highness with the utmost devotion. It’s only her duty.”

Meanwhile, Seline kept glancing behind Quin. “Hm? Lord Jett, why didn’t you bring any rewards?”

“Rewards?” Quin’s tone lifted slightly.

The corner of his mouth curled, but the expression was pure mockery.

“Lord Garrett, Lady Garrett. The Crown Princess offended her superiors and showed grave misconduct. She has already been stripped of her title and confined to the Secluded Wing. She will never leave it alive.”

He paused. “With matters like that, where would any reward come from?”

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