Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 554

She turned right back around and left again without entering the estate.

Sylvia returned home with her attendants.

At the same time, Piers had just come back from the Ministry of Crown Justice. He had changed into more comfortable clothes and was heading toward the study when he spotted Sylvia walking in from the inner courtyard.

Something was wrong the moment he saw her.

Her eyes were red, and so was the tip of her nose. She had clearly been crying.

He stepped closer and stopped in front of her. "What happened?"

The moment she saw him, everything she had been holding in surged back up. Tears filled her eyes again.

She pressed her lips together, trying to steady herself, and told him everything she had seen and heard.

By the end, her voice trembled. "I hate this. She's always been so good to me. Without her, I wouldn't have what I do now. And now she's treated like this, bullied while carrying a child... and I can't do anything to help her. I feel useless."

Piers felt his chest tighten.

What the hell is the Crown Prince thinking? Crossing lines is one thing, but pushing it this far... leaving Sylvia in tears?

That was something he couldn't ignore.

He had always been gentle with Sylvia, never even speaking harshly to her.

And now she couldn't stop crying.

"Hey... it's alright."

He pulled her into his arms, holding her close. "We're in this together. If you're hurting, I feel it too. I won't let this go. I'll make sure she gets justice."

He spoke softly until she finally calmed down.

They walked back together toward the inner court. Just past the gate, Piers noticed a carriage waiting in the courtyard.

Dark wood, polished clean, with embroidered curtains bearing a simple floral pattern.

He turned to a servant nearby. "Is my uncle here?"

The servant bowed his head. "Yes, my lord. Lord Gareth arrived some time ago. He's in the study with His Grace."

Sylvia glanced at the carriage. "What brings him here today?"

The Duchess of Falconcrest was born a Davis. Her elder brother, Gareth Davis, Piers's maternal uncle, served as the Lord High Chancellor at court.

Piers thought for a moment. "Most likely about the Crown Prince."

The Crown Prince had clearly overstepped, hosting a private gathering in his own residence under the Crown Prince's name and inviting the top newly ranked candidates. The whole matter had already set the Ministry of Crown Justice buzzing with speculation all day.

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