Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 490

Finn nodded quickly. "Your Grace, even if you hadn't said that, I would still trust you completely."

Elowen gave a small nod and asked about the shop's recent business.

Finn answered carefully, going through everything in detail.

When they had nearly finished, Mira stepped in quietly from outside and leaned close, lowering her voice. "Your Grace, the Crown Prince's carriage has already left."

Elowen's expression remained steady. "All right."

She rose and smoothed the folds of her skirt. "See that everything here is put back in order and settle everyone down. I'm heading next door for a bit."

Finn responded at once. "Of course, Your Grace."

He stood to walk her out, then hesitated before speaking again. "Please take care of yourself. Leave the shop to me. You don't need to worry about anything here."

The door was opened from outside.

Elowen stepped out, her hand resting lightly on Mira's arm.

She had just reached the entrance when she spotted two familiar figures approaching.

The woman in front was dressed simply, her expression gentle and warm.

Her aunt.

The moment she saw Elowen, her face lit up with relief. She hurried forward, taking Elowen's hands and looking her over carefully. "Ella, there you are. I was already planning to come by the manor today no matter what. Then I heard the commotion from the tavern and asked around. As soon as I heard you were here, I came straight over."

Elowen smiled softly. "I'm fine. I'm sorry to have worried you."

Her aunt let out a quiet breath and gave her hand a reassuring squeeze.

She was not alone.

A young man stood beside her, tall and composed, his features clean and refined.

Elowen looked toward him. "Josh, did you receive the letter and the books I sent over a few days ago?"

Josh stepped forward and inclined his head respectfully. "Yes, Your Grace. I received everything and have already gone through them carefully. Thank you for thinking of me. And thank you for taking in Nikki. With her at the manor, my mother and I are both at ease. We do worry sometimes that she might trouble you or disrupt your peace."

Elowen shook her head with a small smile. "Not at all. Nikki is thoughtful and well-behaved. She keeps me company. If anything, the house feels livelier with her there."

As they spoke, they moved together to a quiet private room upstairs in the tavern next door, one that overlooked the street but remained comfortably secluded.

An attendant brought in a cup of fine coffe along with a selection of small pastries, then withdrew, closing the door behind him.

Being alive like this... it really is something worth holding on to.

And having another chance at it... even more so.

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