As midday approached, with her stomach rumbling, Morwenna tucked into what was essentially a brunch.

She felt replete and satisfied, and her mood greatly improved.

She went to the yard, rolled up her sleeves, and got to work.

Weeding and tilling the soil was no challenge for her.

The yard was lovely and spacious, although overrun with weeds.

Growing up in the mountains, Morwenna viewed anything that wasn't a colorful flower or a crop as a weed.

Weeds could hinder crop growth and had to be removed.

So, she diligently pulled out all the verdant weeds and tidied up the entire yard.

She knew Stuart was testing her patience, but she wasn't scared.

Norbert had warned her about Stuart's temper, and she felt she should be more patient with her husband.

After several hours of hard work, Morwenna called Zoe to find the only local supermarket in her area.

The market was in District 8, preserved at the demand of local elders.

Holding her groceries and eyeing the dwindling cash in her purse, Morwenna knew she needed a job.

cooking for Stuart. Given the high cost of living in Rosefrost Hollow and Stuart's pampered

house and used his furniture, she thought

were married, after all, and sharing household

of the deal, she resolved to earn money

me, sir,

somewhat surprised. "Sure, but you seem a

the fishmonger watched in awe as Morwenna skillfully

want, I can slice them thinner," she

But you know, the pay isn't great here. Four

I'm more

you're on

her step. The job was close to home and wouldn't interfere

returning to the house, she cheerfully made dinner, waiting

wore on, and there was

bread roll to stave off her hunger, then

to get Stuart's mobile number to check when he'd be

sitting down made her eyelids heavy, and she drifted off to

he brought a sharp, almost

was surprised to find the house lights on, casting a warm yellow glow at night, and

His footsteps woke Morwenna.

she smiled at him. "You're back, Stuart. I've

then turned puzzled as he asked, "Did you pull out

those weeds?" Morwenna asked,

over a hundred thousand. Get the same ones and

paled at the

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