Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 73

Chapter 73 Cassian’s Stand

Cassian raised a skeptical eyebrow. “Apologized, and then decided to stay?”

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His eyes flicked to the empty cup and pastry plate. “You’ve consumed quite a bit. Shall we have a room prepared so you can spend the night?”

Tears instantly welled in Marwen’s eyes. “So this is it! Married and powerful now, and you turn your back on your uncle’s family! Your uncle doted on you! Whatever you wanted, he’d move heaven and earth to get it. He followed you onto the battlefield! He died saving your life! When they brought his body back, there wasn’t a patch of skin left whole!”

She sank into a chair, dabbing at her eyes. “And what’s left? A widow and her children, alone and helpless! All I want is a good match for my daughter. Is that a crime? Her Grace comes from the noble House of Hale. She looks down on us, leaves us sitting here ignored. Fine! I can’t say anything to her. But you, Your Grace… I’m your aunt! How can you treat me this way? Have you no conscience? Doesn’t it shame you, thinking of your uncle looking down from heaven, unable to rest in peace?”

Listening beside him, Elowen felt a cold sweat break out.

Dragging Cassian over in such a rush today suddenly felt reckless.

Aldric had been close to Cassian, his savior. This tearful appeal would soften

any heart.

And she… she had only been married to Cassian for a short time. Why would he take her side over his late uncle’s widow?

It was then she heard Cassian’s low, derisive chuckle.

“Aunt,” he said, his voice cutting through the theatrical sobs. “In this world, whoever cries the fastest or the loudest is not necessarily in the right.”

Elowen blinked, looking down at him in surprise.

Marwen also froze mid-sniffle, staring.

Cassian’s expression remained impassive. “Your words are mistaken. What do you mean, ‘powerful now and turning your back’? Have you forgotten? I was born to royal nobility. For me, there is no ‘becoming’ powerful. I am the power others seek.”

Marwen’s mouth opened and closed soundlessly.

“You are correct about one thing-I am married now,” Cassian continued, his tone relentless. “When Uncle died, I brought you and your children into this manor immediately. I was unmarried then, so I temporarily entrusted the household management to you. All these

years,

the ‘fees’ and ‘gifts’ you’ve skimmed-did you think I was blind? I turned a blind eye out

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Chapter 74 A Home to Build

Chapter 74 A Home to Build

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Cassian finally shifted his gaze to Sylvia. She stood pale with a mixture of shame and fear.

His tone, however, was surprisingly even when he addressed her. “Discuss your preferences with Elowen. She is kind-hearted and will find you a suitable match.”

Sylvia responded haltingly, “Yes, Your Grace…”

Elowen offered her a gentle smile. “Go back with your mother for now. I’ll look into families in Vanelle with sons of appropriate age and standing. We’ll arrange meetings.”

Sylvia nodded meekly. “Yes, Your Grace.”

Leaving the parlor, Elowen felt a lingering sense of awe.

It was almost unbelievable-Cassian hadn’t softened at his aunt’s tears. He had stood firmly by her side.

Perhaps Marwen’s behavior over the years simply pushed him too far.

“The day after tomorrow is my uncle’s memorial day,” Cassian said, his voice low as she wheeled him.

Elowen paused, looking down at him.

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