Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 378

Chapter 378 A Place in the Study

Soon the blankets began to tremble slightly as Seren’s muffled sobs filled the room.

Rosaline pressed her fingers to her temple with a weary sigh.

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Her younger sister had always been lovely and hardworking, but far too trusting. She believed whatever people told her.

When Elira announced that someone would be sent to serve at Duskmoor Manor, Rosaline had not dared refuse. Serving Elira was an honor.

But she could not leave Seren alone in the palace either. That place would devour someone as naïve as her sister.

So Rosaline bowed before Elira and begged to bring Seren along.

Elira had agreed.

Now, however, it seemed life in the Duke’s household might not be any easier than life in the palace.

Elowen originally planned to take a short nap after lunch and then begin assigning duties.

But once she fell asleep, she did not wake until evening shadows had already gathered.

After getting up, Elowen drank some water. Her mind cleared a little.

She turned to Gerda. “The attendants sent from the palace are still waiting in their rooms, right? No trouble from anyone?”

Gerda smiled.

“After the way Your Grace handled things earlier, no one would dare cause trouble.”

Elowen gave a shy smile and set down her cup. “In that case, bring them here. It’s time to assign their duties.”

Gerda bowed. “Yes, Your Grace.”

A chair had been placed just inside the bedchamber doorway. Elowen sat there with a small hand warmer resting in her arms while the attendants stood in the corridor outside.

Her gaze quickly settled on a familiar young face.

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Earlier that afternoon, this girl had lifted her head to speak rather boldly, which had prompted Elowen to ask her name as a warning.

Now, however, the girl’s eyes were noticeably swollen. She had clearly been crying.

“You’re Seren, correct?” Elowen asked suddenly.

Seren lowered her head deeply, unwilling to reveal her red eyes.

“Yes, Your Grace,” she murmured, though her voice was hoarse and thick with the remnants of

tears.

“Why were you crying?” Elowen asked.

Seren pressed her lips together, unsure how to answer.

After a long moment, she simply sniffed. Before she could speak, another maid stepped forward and bowed deeply.

“Your Grace,” she said calmly. “My name is Rosaline. I am Seren’s elder sister. I scolded her earlier today, and she became upset and cried. The fault lies entirely with me.”

Elowen turned to glance at the register beside her. Both had previously served in Elira’s household.

Elowen looked up at Rosaline and raised a brow. “And why did you scold her?”

Rosaline kept her head lowered. “She offended Your Grace earlier today. Since she was in the wrong, I had no choice but to reprimand her.”

Elowen nodded. “You’re sensible.”

She smiled lightly. “Stand up. There’s no need to bow over something so small.”

“Thank you, Your Grace.”

Rosaline rose. Elowen glanced at Seren again.

“Still, swollen eyes won’t do. Later you should fetch something to soothe them.”

Rosaline bowed again. “Your Grace is too kind. But we are only servants. There’s no need for costly remedies. A cool cloth soaked in water will be more than enough.”

Elowen nodded thoughtfully. “That works. I used the same trick when I cried as a child.”

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She studied Rosaline for a moment before continuing, “Since the two of you are sisters and both served in Elira’s household before coming here, I see no reason to separate you. From now on, you may both serve in the study.”

Rosaline froze.

A strange warmth spread through her chest. She had been wondering how to request that she and her sister be assigned together.

Yet Elowen had offered it before she even asked.

Even if it was simply a way of winning loyalty, it struck precisely where Rosaline’s worries lay.

How could she not feel grateful?

“Thank you, Your Grace.”

Rosaline dropped to the floor again and bowed deeply. This time the gratitude in her voice was genuine.

Elowen was about to tell her to stand when Seren suddenly sniffed and asked quietly, “Will we… be serving in His Grace’s study?”

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