Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 503

It took Elowen time to understand something subtle but unavoidable.

When a person stands in a certain place long enough, even the way they smile begins to settle into habit. What starts as intention eventually becomes instinct.

She had become that way too.

With that thought lingering, she came to a stop in front of Edmund.

She placed a hand lightly at her waist and inclined her head in a refined court greeting. "Mr. Myers, your visit brings great honor to Hale Manor."

Edmund was still holding onto his irritation. He drew in a breath, steadying himself before rising to his feet. "You are too gracious, Your Grace. Being invited here is already an honor for me."

Elowen's gaze drifted to Wendy, and she gave a soft sigh. "Wendy's face looks quite badly hurt. It would be best to have it treated right away. If it leaves a mark, that would be unfortunate. As it happens, Doctor Dray is here today. I'll have him come over."

She gave a slight glance to Cora, who immediately understood and left to carry out the task.

Edmund's tone eased a little. "That's hardly something I should trouble Your Grace with."

Elowen replied gently, "It's no trouble at all. If anything, I bear some responsibility for what happened."

Edmund frowned, confusion clear on his face. "Your responsibility? I'm not sure I follow."

Elowen's voice remained calm and measured. "Some time ago, I wrote a couple of storybooks in my spare time. They were never meant to be anything serious, just something to pass the hours. Somehow, those books caught Maerwyn's attention."

She continued, her tone unhurried. "Today, both Wendy and Maerwyn came to Hale Manor as guests for my birthday. While they were in the garden, they spoke about me, and naturally those books came up as well. To be fair, Wendy wasn't entirely wrong. Stories like those are often seen as light entertainment. Someone well-educated, with a strong literary background, might not think much of them."

She paused slightly before finishing, "But Maerwyn has always been indulged since childhood. Hearing that, she was bound to take offense. That's what led to the servants stepping in."

Edmund understood immediately, and his expression grew more severe.

After a brief pause, he turned to Wendy. "Did you truly say that those books are nothing but low entertainment?"

Wendy felt a flicker of unease, though she couldn't quite place why. Still, she answered honestly. "I did..."

Edmund's face darkened at once.

Wendy noticed his displeasure but misunderstood the reason. She hurried to explain, "Those stories are all about romance. There's nothing meaningful in them, it's all rather shallow..."

She didn't get to finish.

I didn't do anything wrong. I'm the one who was humiliated. Why should I apologize? He's taking her side.

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